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County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 07 Rhagfyr 2025

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Job summary

Recruitment Day Friday 19th December at Bishop Auckland Hospital

We have varying posts at sites across the trust. Please note if you are on a dependent or graduate visa that is not expiring in 3 months we will not be able to offer sponsorship for this role. Students with limitations on their visa are to be aware the posts offered are a minimum of 24 hours a week

You must be able to evidence GCSE MATHS & ENGLISH or equivalent on the day (original certificates) and we will not accept other qualifications e.g enginering degrees. the Subject of the qualification MUST be Maths and English. We will not offer an inteview if the candiate fails to provide these on the day.

we will not offer interviews to anyone not shortlisted and invited to interview

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. We are unable to sponsor Healthcare Assistants without 2 years band 3 NHS experience.

If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you commence employment with CDDFT and be paid on Annex 21 arrangements (£24465) until completion.

Please note this vacancy will close when we reach maximum capacity for the venue and you must apply and be offered an invite to attend

Main duties of the job

County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust are seeking motivated, dynamic Healthcare Assistants to join our team, who will complement our current experienced and specialist workforce, who are passionate about providing optimal care for our patients. If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant you can also apply.

Please ensure you have full ID documents available to bring with you. Full ID information can be found on the document in supporting information and you must prepare for the day by sourcing references to cover the last 3 years (email address of employers). You must also provide GCSE certificates in English language and Maths or equivalent to match the person spec and will need to provide these on the day. If you are unable to provide these on the day you will not be interviewed.

This role is 24/7 rota so we will not be able to offer specific plans (nights or days only). please Confirm in your application you can work 24/7 rota

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

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.

At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.

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

Details

Date posted

01 Rhagfyr 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-HCA-19-Dec

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached within County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached within County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

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

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.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics - able to produce both certificates on interview day to proceed to interview
  • Willingness to complete care certificate within first 6 months of commencement in post (paid Annex 21 until complete)

Desirable

  • Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties
  • Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
  • Care Certificate
Person Specification

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

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.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics - able to produce both certificates on interview day to proceed to interview
  • Willingness to complete care certificate within first 6 months of commencement in post (paid Annex 21 until complete)

Desirable

  • Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties
  • Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
  • Care Certificate

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

DDON

Anna Telfer

anna.telfer@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 Rhagfyr 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-HCA-19-Dec

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD


Supporting documents

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