Healthcare Assistant

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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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 to applicants).

Thankyou for considering this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Health Care assistants to join our team on a 32 bedded Medical ward at UHND.

Do you have a passion for helping people and enjoy fast pace environments? Are you compassionate and keen to learn? Do you enjoy being part of a strong, positive team? If so, this could be your opportunity to join our friendly, supportive team here within Integrated Medical Specialities (IMS) at UHND

Within IMS we strive towards delivering a high standard of care to each and every patient we have the privelege to care for. Our nurses and healthcare assistants make this happen and we would love to hear from you if you believe that you have your own individual strengths and qualities to add to our team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated, hardworking health care assistants to join our medical ward with a team who strive to deliver excellent care. Ward 6 specialises in Diabetes/Endicrinology.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programs of care under the direction of a registered nurse and contribute to the on-going support of patients and their relatives.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent caring and people skills.

You must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along with excellent communication/ interpersonal skills and a reasonable level of numeracy.

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

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, 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

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-24-0498

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
  • Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post
  • GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in a healthcare related subject

Experience

Essential

  • Computer skills
  • Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience in caring for others

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 Skills & 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

  • Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation

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

Desirable

  • Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
  • Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post
  • GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in a healthcare related subject

Experience

Essential

  • Computer skills
  • Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience in caring for others

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 Skills & 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

  • Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation

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

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.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Lisa Winn

Lisa.winn@nhs.net

01913332906

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-24-0498

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Supporting documents

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