Senior Healthcare Assistant Emergency Department

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified HCAs to join out team as Senior Healthcare Assistant. Our department is extremely busy and we are extending our nursing team.

Stoke Mandeville Hospital Emergency Department are looking for innovative, hardworking and dedicated staff to come and join our strong nursing team. We now have band 3 vacancies available and we are looking for dynamic staff to help deliver an excellent service to our patients, and to maintain our outstanding care which was determined by our latest CQC report.

Main duties of the job

Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Assist in the preparation of patient for treatment, interventions or procedures in the Emergency Department.
Make unoccupied beds and occupied beds.
Assist patients out of bed, helping with dressing and undressing as required.
Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Trust Moving and Handling policy.
Assist with preparing the Emergency Department for procedures/interventions and clearing up the environment after the procedures/interventions are completed.
Assist in the general cleanliness and tidiness of the unit including clinical rooms, assessment areas, sluice and storerooms.
Chaperone as per chaperone policy

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM6789298

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Level 2 in both Literacy and numeracy Skills
Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Health and Social Care
Ability to undertake additional training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post (aptitude and physical requirements)

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Proficient in Clinical record skills
physically able to bear long periods in PPE
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to listen, understand and carry out complex instructions
Good verbal communication skills
Awareness of the needs of patients within Emergency Care and relevant medical/ procedural terminology
Be proficient in clinical record keeping and documentation
Experience of assisting in Emergency Care procedures
Physically able to stand for long periods of time, wear full PPE and undertake manual dexterity and assist with Manual Handling.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working within Emergency Department t in clinical role
Experience of assisting in Emergency Care procedures

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to cover 7-day service

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Level 2 in both Literacy and numeracy Skills
Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Health and Social Care
Ability to undertake additional training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post (aptitude and physical requirements)

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Proficient in Clinical record skills
physically able to bear long periods in PPE
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to listen, understand and carry out complex instructions
Good verbal communication skills
Awareness of the needs of patients within Emergency Care and relevant medical/ procedural terminology
Be proficient in clinical record keeping and documentation
Experience of assisting in Emergency Care procedures
Physically able to stand for long periods of time, wear full PPE and undertake manual dexterity and assist with Manual Handling.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working within Emergency Department t in clinical role
Experience of assisting in Emergency Care procedures

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to cover 7-day service

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.