Job summary
If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no
restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you
commence employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion. (we cannot
offer sponsorship for New to care applicants)
Ward 4 is a 30
bedded Stroke Rehabilatatition ward which is recruiting staff to be part of
their team. This is an exciting opportunity
for a Health Care Assistants who is highly motivated and enthusiastic,
with a keen interest in caring for patients with Stroke rehabilitation needs.
Applicants should
display effective communication skills and deliver high quality patient focused
care.
The stroke Rehab unit is friendly and supportive and has a
commitment to providing a high quality of nursing care.
The post holder will support the Nursing team in
providing care to patients acting under the direct supervision of a Registered
Nurse. The post holder should work effectively within a team environment, have
good communication skills, initiative, demonstrate enthusiasm about the role
and share our passion and vision for providing high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
To assist in
admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details and recording
base-line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of
routine clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal
care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility,
nutrition, elimination and comfort).
To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department
and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).
To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and
maintaining accurate documentation of care.
To assist in escorting, transferring and
discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is
prepared for the next patient
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will support the clinical team in providing
care to patients acting under the direction of a registered nurse.
See person specification for full details.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing
demographic details and recording base-line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of
routine clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal
care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility,
nutrition, elimination and comfort).
To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department
and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).
To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and
maintaining accurate documentation of care.
To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the
next patient.
To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns
and complaints in a positive manner.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will support the clinical team in providing
care to patients acting under the direction of a registered nurse.
See person specification for full details.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing
demographic details and recording base-line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of
routine clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal
care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility,
nutrition, elimination and comfort).
To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department
and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).
To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and
maintaining accurate documentation of care.
To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the
next patient.
To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns
and complaints in a positive manner.
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
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to engage and build effective
- relationships at all levels
- Understanding of the role of HCSW
- Able to work as part of a team
- Knowledge and understanding of the need
- for confidentiality
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills Ability to learn new skills
Desirable
- Computer skills Ability to learn new skills
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to
- mentors and students when
- providing feedback on performance
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to engage and build effective
- relationships at all levels
- Understanding of the role of HCSW
- Able to work as part of a team
- Knowledge and understanding of the need
- for confidentiality
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills Ability to learn new skills
Desirable
- Computer skills Ability to learn new skills
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to
- mentors and students when
- providing feedback on performance
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
