County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

This post may close early if we reach maximum applicants. please note we can not offer sponsorship as the role is part the min salary is below threshold

Were looking for an enthusiastic health care assistance (HCA) to join our team as a band 3 HCA.

As a HCA you will be an active member of the childrens diabetes MDT; to undertake and participate in delegated tasks in supporting paediatric diabetes care processes. We are offering this rewarding position to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and young people aged 0 -19 years in our area with diabetes. We have a friendly and dynamic team, consisting of a band 7 lead nurse post, band 6 nurse specialists and administrative staff. We work as part of a wider MDT including Dieticians, Psychologists and Consultants with a special interest in Diabetes

The post holder is central in the delivery of outpatient care process in line with local and national guidelines and in conjunction with the MDT team.

Under appropriate supervision (direct or indirect) the post-holder will assist in the delivery of all care planned.

This post is 30 hours, with a requirement to travel cross hospital main sites. The 30 hours post can also be considered as a job share between 2 HCAs, (subject to applications received) to enable base working; South sites Darlington and Bishop Auckland and North sites Chester Le Street and University Hospital of North Durham.

Main duties of the job

The Work base locations can be discussed if successful

The post holder will support the MDT diabetes team providing a high quality service to children and young people and their families with diabetes in day to day care, offering support and advise (under supervision) to optimize the control of their blood glucose and their physical, psychological, intellectual, educational and social development in outpatient settings.

To support the maintenance of a robust framework that meets the needs of children with diabetes

Good interpersonal skills together with the ability to work, liaise and interact with a variety of professional contacts

Committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for all children, young people, families and cares.

Ability to work as part of a team and to organize and manage own workload.

Good IT skills together with an awareness of digital health platforms.

Flexibility and ability to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.

Supporting the diabetes service in preparations of education sessions, resources, booking venues and procurement processes.

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, 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

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata (band 2 if new to care)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1132

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is dynamic and driven and is able to contribute to the childrens diabetes team and delivery of diabetes care pathways. Have a willingness to learn and understand the impact of Diabetes on a child or young persons wellbeing and is committed to working with families to help children achieve their full potential.

If this sounds like you, wed love to hear from you. For informal enquiries, please contact Alison Stelling, Lead Childrens diabetes specialist nurse on 07827254395 or email astelling@nhs.net.

Please note this position requires an enhanced DBS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If this sounds like you, wed love to hear from you. For informal enquiries, please contact Alison Stelling, Lead Childrens diabetes specialist nurse on 07827254395 or email astelling@nhs.net.

Please note this position requires an enhanced DBS.

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

Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

ood 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

Experience

Essential

Computer skills
Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

Previous experience in caring for others

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

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

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

Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

ood 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

Experience

Essential

Computer skills
Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

Previous experience in caring for others

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

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

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

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

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