Job summary
Ward
4 is a 30 bedded unit which is recruiting staff to be part of their team. This
is an exciting opportunity for a Health
Care Assistants who is highly motivated and enthusiastic, with a keen interest
in caring for patients with stroke.
Applicants should display
effective communication skills and deliver high quality patient focused care.
The unit is friendly and supportive and has a
commitment to providing high quality nursing care.
The
post holder will support the Nursing team in providing care to patients acting
under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The post holder should work
effectively within a team environment, have good communication skills,
initiative, demonstrate enthusiasm about the role and share our passion and
vision for providing high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
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 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
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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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
The
post holder will support the clinical team in providing care to patients acting
under the direction of a registered nurse.
See person specification
for full details.
MAIN DUTIES AND
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 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.
To participate in clinical
supervision.
To assist in resolving
conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will support the clinical team in providing care to patients acting
under the direction of a registered nurse.
See person specification
for full details.
MAIN DUTIES AND
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 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.
To participate in clinical
supervision.
To assist in resolving
conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
