Job summary
Healthcare Assistant - Emergency Department
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Healthcare Assistants (HCA) to join our happy and cohesive Emergency Department team as we start a multi million transformation and expansion. Have you got recent experience as a HCA in an acute setting and are enthusiastic, motivated, keen learner, innovative and forward thinking? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy working environment with a high turnover of patients which sees and treats children and adults with a range of conditions including minor injuries, major trauma, medical and surgical emergencies and mental health conditions. Clinical working areas include Majors, Minors, EDAU and Resus. We have a dedicated clinical practice educator to ensure robust support and education asyou begin your new journey.
We have a full time vacancies for motivated Healthcare Assistants to join the Emergency Department Team. If you enjoy working in a busy demanding environment and are able to work on your own initiative, then this may be the job for you.This job involves internal rotation for all ED staff and we work 12.5 hour shifts (1 hour break), day and night.
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.
We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years and 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.
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.
We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years and 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the Band 2 role.
- Experience of caring for people who are acutely unwell for a minimum of 1 year
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Maths Functional skills level 1/ GCSE D-G
- English Functional skills level 1/ GCSE D-G
Desirable
- Completion of the Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or related field
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.
- Have awareness for Health & Safety
- Awareness of own developmental needs within the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the Band 2 role.
- Experience of caring for people who are acutely unwell for a minimum of 1 year
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Maths Functional skills level 1/ GCSE D-G
- English Functional skills level 1/ GCSE D-G
Desirable
- Completion of the Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or related field
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.
- Have awareness for Health & Safety
- 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
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).
