Job summary
Are you a highly motivated individual or looking for your next opportunity as a Health Care Assistant or to start a new career in the NHS. We may have what you are looking for.
We would like to invite Health Care Assistants who are keen to support Moreton Ward to provide excellent nursing care for our patients across a 24-hour shift system.
Up to Full time 37.5hrs Permanent Contracts. Will consider part time requests.
Main duties of the job
Within the Care Group, Health Care Assistants are required to support our busy Respiratory Medical Ward caring for patients with Respiratory conditions such as Asthma, Bronchitis and Lung Cancer alongside some general medical patients.
- Provide support to the Registered Nurses in the running of the ward
- Provide excellent care to your group of patients
- Learn to work with Microsoft Systems as well as our patient monitoring systems VitalPac, the Trusts Patient Administration System, Digital Patient Record and Datix
- Excellent communication skills and can engage with other team members effectively, liase with fellow professionals to support the safe care of our patients
- The ability to use your own initiative and be responsive to instructions.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Evidence of education to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health Care e.g. Care Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in an NHS/Care establishment
- Experience and evidence of excellent customer care skills
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to deliver a high standard of nursing care in a clinical environment whilst remaining within Trust policy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of an ability to respond to changing priorities, organising workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and information governance
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Evidence of education to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health Care e.g. Care Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in an NHS/Care establishment
- Experience and evidence of excellent customer care skills
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to deliver a high standard of nursing care in a clinical environment whilst remaining within Trust policy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of an ability to respond to changing priorities, organising workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and information governance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
