Job summary
Thankyou for considering this exciting opportunity.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Healthcare
assistant to join our team on a 32 bedded Diabetes and endocrinology 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 medical care group at UHND
Within the medical care group we strive towards
delivering a high standard of care to each and every patient we have the
priverlage to care for. our nurses and
healthcare assistants make this happen and we would love to hear from you if
you belive that you have your own individual strenghs and qualities to add to
our team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated, hardworking healthcare
assistant to to join our medical ward with a team that strives to deliver
excellent care.
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
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing
demographic details and recording base-line observations.
-To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme 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 assist patients meet their personal care needs (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 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.
To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns
and complaints in a positive manner.The main duties for this role are described
in detail in the person specification.
Please ensure to read through to further your underrstanding of the role
All employees are required to promote high
quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values
described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence,
communication, courage and commitment..
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing
demographic details and recording base-line observations.
-To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme 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 assist patients meet their personal care needs (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 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.
To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns
and complaints in a positive manner.The main duties for this role are described
in detail in the person specification.
Please ensure to read through to further your underrstanding of the role
All employees are required to promote high
quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values
described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence,
communication, courage and commitment..
Person Specification
Special Skills and 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
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
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 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
Special Skills and 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
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
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 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.
