Job summary
Are you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player? If so
keep reading as this could be your opportunity to join our well established
team here on Ward 1 at Weardale Community Hospital Ward. We are seeking to
appoint an enthusiastic health care assistants to join our team.
As a team we strive towards delivering a high
standard of care and this is reflected in the feedback we receive from the
patients and relatives who have had experience of being on our ward.
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)
Main duties of the job
As a healthcare assistant on the ward you will be required
to assist the qualified staff in providing direct patient care. You must be
able to work effectively as part of a team as well as being able to use your
initiative when required. This role is shifting working, both days and nights
including weekends.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate
excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will possess good
organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of flexible
working arrangements within the team.
Ward one is a rehabiltation ward that supports the needs of the patients ,
promoting independence is paramount in order to get the optimum outcome for the
patient and also specialise in palliative and end of life care.
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
Job responsibilities
The role of the healthcare assistant on the ward includes:
-taking instructions from the qualified nurse
- delivering personal care to ensure hygiene need are met
-ensuring nutritional needs are met
- assistanting with toileting
- carrying out vital observations
-assisting with mobilsing patients
-ensuring necessary documentation is kept up to date and recorded
accurately.
-communicating with patients, relatives and
other members of the multi disciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The role of the healthcare assistant on the ward includes:
-taking instructions from the qualified nurse
- delivering personal care to ensure hygiene need are met
-ensuring nutritional needs are met
- assistanting with toileting
- carrying out vital observations
-assisting with mobilsing patients
-ensuring necessary documentation is kept up to date and recorded
accurately.
-communicating with patients, relatives and
other members of the multi disciplinary team
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable. Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.
Experience
Essential
- Good standard of literacy. Previous experience in a care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience as a carer, ideally in a hospital setting. Be able to work effectively under direct supervision as part of a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Venepuncture, vital obserations
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Be aware of own competency level. Computer literacy or willing to undertake training.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable. Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.
Experience
Essential
- Good standard of literacy. Previous experience in a care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience as a carer, ideally in a hospital setting. Be able to work effectively under direct supervision as part of a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Venepuncture, vital obserations
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Be aware of own competency level. Computer literacy or willing to undertake training.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
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).
