Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 3 Health Care
Assistant to join our Medical Same Day Emergency Care team. SDEC is a
department whereby patients with some medical concerns can be assessed,
diagnosed and discharged safely in the same day. We require a committed and
reliable health care assistant to support this service. The service is fast
faced, delivering high quality care to adult medical patients who have
presented to the hospital as an emergency.
Your role will be to support the Registered Nurse provide
care and you will be integral to the flow of patients through the department.
In return we will provide any work specific training and you will be supported
by the senior nursing team within the department.
As you will be expected to deal with staff, patients and
relatives on a daily basis as well as recording routine clinical observations,
the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent communication
skill 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.
You will have the opportunity to work additional
hours at times of service need.
Main duties of the job
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 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,cannulation).
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
participate in clinical supervision.
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
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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 the assessment of patients attending the
department via ambulance and other routes.
To provide care to patients depending on their needs under
the direction of the Qualified Nursing staff.
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 and the area is prepared for the next patient.
To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
To ensure the non- clinical
To participate in clinical supervision.
To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns
and complaints in a positive manner.
To attend mandatory and role specific training
to the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the assessment of patients attending the
department via ambulance and other routes.
To provide care to patients depending on their needs under
the direction of the Qualified Nursing staff.
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 and the area is prepared for the next patient.
To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
To ensure the non- clinical
To participate in clinical supervision.
To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns
and complaints in a positive manner.
To attend mandatory and role specific training
to the role
Person Specification
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.
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.
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.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Person Specification
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.
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.
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.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
