Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for Band 2 HCAs at Foxley Ward in Dereham Hospital. This is a fixed term post of 6 months. There is a possibility that this length could be extended/ position offered elsewhere in the trust for the right candidate.
If you're hardworking, compassionate and a great team player then we would like you to apply for the position to expand team. We would welcome your application if you have an enthusiasm for making a difference to people's hospital experience.
Foxley Ward delivers quality and patient centred care, providing rehabilitation to a wide group of patients with varying complexities of needs. Our patients come to us following medical, surgical or orthopaedic treatment or if appropriate, directly from their own homes. We also provide palliative and end of life care.
Good opportunities exist for further training and development within the role and you will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team.
This post involves rotation between day and night duties, full and part time posts are available, and the Trust supports flexible working.
Previous care experience is essential in view of the fixed term nature of this post. Foxley Ward is temporarily increasing bed capacity to 32 to help with the winter pressures across the NHS.
We welcome informal visits, call the Ward Manager, Debbie Barnes on 01362655240 or email deborah.barnes@nchc.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
1. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team promoting the continuity of patient rehabilitation and care as planned.2. To be pro-active in assisting the organisation of nursing and therapy activities.3. To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing care.4. To be pro-active on ward rounds and in multi-disciplinary team meetings
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS Community Trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Implement care for patients on the as defined by the individualised care plan.2. Provide a high standard of direct care for patients.3. To work in a collaborative manner with all other staff working within the unit.4. To carry out direct patient care5. To establish relationships with patients, family and friends that helps allow them toexpress their needs.6. Communicate relevant information regarding the needs of patients, family andfriends.7. To document and sign all care interventions provided.8. To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Implement care for patients on the as defined by the individualised care plan.2. Provide a high standard of direct care for patients.3. To work in a collaborative manner with all other staff working within the unit.4. To carry out direct patient care5. To establish relationships with patients, family and friends that helps allow them toexpress their needs.6. Communicate relevant information regarding the needs of patients, family andfriends.7. To document and sign all care interventions provided.8. To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Healthcare Qualification or equivalent.
- Care Certificate.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Basic computer skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Polite/courteous
- Caring personality
- Sensitive and tolerant
- Resilient
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Social skills
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
- Ability to work 12.5 hour shift patterns
- May be required to work in other community hospital's within our Trust in order to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Healthcare Qualification or equivalent.
- Care Certificate.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Basic computer skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Polite/courteous
- Caring personality
- Sensitive and tolerant
- Resilient
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Social skills
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
- Ability to work 12.5 hour shift patterns
- May be required to work in other community hospital's within our Trust in order to meet the needs of the service
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
