Healthcare Assistant (B3)

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 for New to care applicants) Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received

We are looking for a passionate healthcare assistant who can provide excellent patient care. Must be able to work as part of an effective team. Role involves working within a specialist area to deliver high standards of care, working closely with other teams and liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. There are various posts available within the surgical care group specialising in trauma, orthopedics and plastics, acute surgical admissions and multi speciality elective surgery. Health care assistants will be able to increase their knowledge and skills in relating to different chronic and acute conditions as well as pre and post operative care. We are a great team and we look forward to you.

Main duties of the job

To assist in welcoming patients to the ward and recording base-line observations.

To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, 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.

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

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-25-0088

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job entails caring for patients who often require surgical intervention. You will be caring for patients who are acutely unwell and will undertake training to be able to identify a deteriorating patient. It will be part of your job role to provide palliative care to patients who are approaching the end of their life. You will be responsible for providing excellent patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

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

Experience

Essential

Computer skills
Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

Previous experience in caring for others

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 - must be able to provide certificates

Desirable

Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties

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

Person Specification

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

Experience

Essential

Computer skills
Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

Previous experience in caring for others

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 - must be able to provide certificates

Desirable

Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties

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

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.