Job summary
Are you passionate about working in healthcare?
We are looking to recruit motivated, caring, and compassionate individuals for the role of Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to assist qualified nursing staff with patient care.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse the Health Care Assistant willwork with all members of the multi disciplinary team to contribute to theprovision of the highest standards of care delivery in undertaking personalcare duties for patients in hospital/community.
You will contribute to the assessment and care plans that have been developed, to work within standard operating procedures as defined within each area. You work closely under direction of the senior nurse who will be available for reference and will be able to respond to individual need in delivering patient care.
About us
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk and District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advertising Date: 15th September 2023
Closing Date: 25th September 2023
Shortlisting Date: 26th September 2023
Proposed Interview Date: 2nd October 2023
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advertising Date: 15th September 2023
Closing Date: 25th September 2023
Shortlisting Date: 26th September 2023
Proposed Interview Date: 2nd October 2023
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Achieved NVQ level 2 or Care Certificate
- Knowledge and awareness of infection prevention
- Experience of working with patients with enhanced needs
Skills
Essential
- Abikity to work in a team or individually
- basic computer skills
- Ability to manage time
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Expereince of working with patients living with dementia
- expereince of working with patients with mobility
Knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of further training undertaken
- Evidence of training undertaken relating to care of patients living with dementia
- Willing to undertake further training
Skills
Desirable
- Ability to deal with challenging patients
- Plan and assist with nutriton and hydration needs of patient
- Maintain standards of infection prevention on the ward
Experience
Desirable
- Ability to work within a Multidisciplinary team
- Communication skills
- Previous experience of caring for patients undergoing surgery
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Achieved NVQ level 2 or Care Certificate
- Knowledge and awareness of infection prevention
- Experience of working with patients with enhanced needs
Skills
Essential
- Abikity to work in a team or individually
- basic computer skills
- Ability to manage time
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Expereince of working with patients living with dementia
- expereince of working with patients with mobility
Knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of further training undertaken
- Evidence of training undertaken relating to care of patients living with dementia
- Willing to undertake further training
Skills
Desirable
- Ability to deal with challenging patients
- Plan and assist with nutriton and hydration needs of patient
- Maintain standards of infection prevention on the ward
Experience
Desirable
- Ability to work within a Multidisciplinary team
- Communication skills
- Previous experience of caring for patients undergoing surgery
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).
