Job summary
We
are looking for Health Care assistants to join our District Nursng Teams based
in Seaham with the Eastington North team.
Main duties of the job
The
sucessful applicant will be required to carry out basic wound care, clinical
observations, administer insulin and provide general care and support to
patients and their families in their own homes and in care home settings. Full
training can be given and care scheduled by a registrant.
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
The
sucessful applicant will be required to carry out basic wound care, clinical
observations, administer insulin and provide general care and support to
patients and their families. Full training can be given and care scheduled by a
registrant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
sucessful applicant will be required to carry out basic wound care, clinical
observations, administer insulin and provide general care and support to
patients and their families. Full training can be given and care scheduled by a
registrant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant area, e.g diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Care or working towards or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently and carry small items of equipment to fulfil the requirements of this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams Experience of working with adults.Recent and relevant assistant experience .
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Able to work as part of team
- Able to observe and record physical and social changes in patients
- Able to identify when to report to a registered nurse / therapist
- Able to work alone with patients within an agreed care plan Able to work with minimal supervision
- An appreciation of dealing with people in their own homes Demonstrate the ability (with training if necessary) to undertake basic clinical activities such as venepuncture, simple wound dressings, blood glucose monitoring (this list is not exhaustive) and other clinical duties identified by registered nurse
- Able to maintain Confidentiality
- Understand of working with other agencies/multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately Training list identified is not exhaustive and amendments can be make dependent on individual needs and profession as identified at appraisal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant area, e.g diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Care or working towards or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently and carry small items of equipment to fulfil the requirements of this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams Experience of working with adults.Recent and relevant assistant experience .
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Able to work as part of team
- Able to observe and record physical and social changes in patients
- Able to identify when to report to a registered nurse / therapist
- Able to work alone with patients within an agreed care plan Able to work with minimal supervision
- An appreciation of dealing with people in their own homes Demonstrate the ability (with training if necessary) to undertake basic clinical activities such as venepuncture, simple wound dressings, blood glucose monitoring (this list is not exhaustive) and other clinical duties identified by registered nurse
- Able to maintain Confidentiality
- Understand of working with other agencies/multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately Training list identified is not exhaustive and amendments can be make dependent on individual needs and profession as identified at appraisal
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).
