Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Fundamentals of Care HCSW

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Job summary

The Band 3 Fundamentals of Care (FoC) Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) will undertake the role of working alongside the FoC Team to support the wards in delivering safe, compassionated, kind and effective care. This will also include some administration responsibilities.

As a FoC HCSW you will make a valuable and important contribution to the supported delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate fundamentals of care for our patients.

Duties will include, but are not restricted to:

To work within secondary care with the multidisciplinary team, to champion all areas of fundamentals of care such as continence, dementia, delirium, falls and enhanced care.
To review patients on the wards as requested by the FoC Team Lead.
To complete outstanding Lying and Standing Blood Pressures as directed by the FoC Team Lead.
To assess and provide appropriate walking aids to patients under the direction of the FoC Team.
Complete monthly audits on Falls, Dementia, Enhanced Care and Catheter Care.
To assist the FoC Team in delivering planned and adhoc training.
Some administration responsibilities for the FoC team.

These duties will be carried out under the direction, but not direct supervision, of the FoC Team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Fundamentals of Care Nurse and Fundamentals of Care Lead.
To assist in the supervision/teaching of other healthcare staff as directed.
To be able to follow plans of care deemed appropriate by the FoC Team after the completion of FoC competencies.
To report to the FoC Nurse any patient who gives cause for concern.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction but not direct supervision of the FoC Team.
To accurately document, all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To work within secondary care with the multidisciplinary team, to champion all areas of fundamentals of care such as continence, dementia, delirium, falls and enhanced care.
To review patients on the wards as requested by the FoC Team Lead.
To complete outstanding Lying and Standing Blood Pressures as directed by the FoC Team Lead.
To assess and provide appropriate walking aids to patients under the direction of the FoC Team.
To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
To support relatives and patients demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of the FoC Team

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

24 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-CORP-0746A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Victoria Packwood on victoria.packwood@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Victoria Packwood on victoria.packwood@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Person Spec Criteria

Essential

oNVQ/Diploma level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare or equivalent experience
oGood standard of general education (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent)
oCare Certificate Completed
oExperience of working within the NHS for a minimum of 3 years
oExperience of assisting nursing staff in a clinical setting
oExperience of working as part of a team
oGood written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
oExcellent time management skills
oExcellent IT skills
oKnowledge of Fundamentals of Care
oAble to work as part of a team, but also unsupervised where required
oCompassionate, kind and caring nature
oReliable and hard working

Desirable

oExperience of working with people with Dementia or Enhanced Care needs
oEvidence of competence in patient assessment skills
oExperience of or a willingness to undertake formal and informal training to other staff groups
oEvidence of competence in relevant specialist skills/tasks

Person Specification

Person Spec Criteria

Essential

oNVQ/Diploma level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare or equivalent experience
oGood standard of general education (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent)
oCare Certificate Completed
oExperience of working within the NHS for a minimum of 3 years
oExperience of assisting nursing staff in a clinical setting
oExperience of working as part of a team
oGood written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
oExcellent time management skills
oExcellent IT skills
oKnowledge of Fundamentals of Care
oAble to work as part of a team, but also unsupervised where required
oCompassionate, kind and caring nature
oReliable and hard working

Desirable

oExperience of working with people with Dementia or Enhanced Care needs
oEvidence of competence in patient assessment skills
oExperience of or a willingness to undertake formal and informal training to other staff groups
oEvidence of competence in relevant specialist skills/tasks

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)