Job summary
Bank Healthcare Assistant
- Band 2
- Flexible working
- Bank contract
- £20,270 - £21,318 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Various wards
Please see below some of our new shift patterns:
Monday - Sunday:
Monday - Friday
Main duties of the job
Are you a caring individual looking for a new flexible working life? Do you have the passion and skills to support across our wonderful hospital at short notice? Amazing - our Temporary Staffing Bank needs you!
Our staffing bank is looking to grow its team of incredible Health Care Assistants (HCA's). Working on our bank allows you the flexibility of a zero hours contract, whilst allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are looking for HCA's who can commit to at least 2-3 shifts a month butideally 3-4 shifts a week- you will have a choice of preference with surgical or medical but will need to be flexible and be able to move if required. We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change.
The role of a Healthcare Assistant is a very privileged role, as a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.
To excel in this role you will
- Have 3 months experience as a Health Care Assistant.
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
- Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
- Be flexible and willing to work across a variety of adult wards within DCHFT.
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 at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if 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 at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if 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, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Maths functional skills level 1/ GCSE D-G (3)
- English functional skills level 1/ GCSE D-G (3)
Desirable
- Completion of the Care Certificate
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous experience within a healthcare setting, either: Nursing Home experience or Acute Hospital experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues,patients and visitors.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues,patients and visitors.
- Awareness of own developmental needs within the post.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Maths functional skills level 1/ GCSE D-G (3)
- English functional skills level 1/ GCSE D-G (3)
Desirable
- Completion of the Care Certificate
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous experience within a healthcare setting, either: Nursing Home experience or Acute Hospital experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues,patients and visitors.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues,patients and visitors.
- Awareness of own developmental needs within the post.
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
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).
