Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to work on Okeover Ward at St Oswald's Hospital.
St Oswald's Hospital is a Community hospital in Ashbourne centre, providing excellent care for the local and wider community.
This is a fantastic opportunity for people who have a genuine interest in caring, who are enthusiastic, reliable and professional.
Okeover Ward has been recognised at Gold in Quality Always accreditation, meaning that you can enjoy working on a ward that provides an exceptionally high level of care; and where you can make a real difference.
Experience of working in a social care setting is an advantage, as is NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. However, this is an opportunity for someone wanting to develop nursing skills in a ward area. Therefore, full training will be provided to the successful candidates.
We will accept applications for full or part time work. The post is permanent.
If you would like to visit the ward, meet the team and talk to other people in similar roles, please contact the Ward Sister on 01335 230060.
We look forward to meeting you.
Main duties of the job
Okeover Ward is a 16-bedded inpatient ward, providing rehabilitation, complex discharge planning and end of life care.
The multi-disciplinary team is made up of nursing and allied health professionals, including Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
The clinical team is supported by the local GP practices, Administrative Staff, Porters, Hotel Services and Housekeepers.
We are looking for someone who will work collaboratively with the whole team and support the ward to continually strive for the best patient experience possible. Okeover Ward offers the opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to develop clinical skills that contribute to safe and effective patient care.
It is important that you have a good standard of English and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including strict adherence to patient confidentiality.
Okeover Ward provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week service; this post involves shift work that includes, days and nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
About us
The culture on Okeover Ward is positive and inclusive, staff are supported and treated with respect, and patients are treated with compassion and kindness.
The atmosphere on the ward is friendly and relaxed and people are encouraged to work to the best of their ability.
Staff are supported to complete training that will help them to be safe and competent in their role, and there is possibility to develop within the organisation.
DCHS is committed to providing excellent training and development opportunities.
The team on Okeover Ward strives to provide the best possible patient experience, to get the best outcomes for patients and support people through the challenges of being in hospital.
Our values are aligned to the wider organisation: to get the basics right, to act with compassion and respect, to make a difference, to value and develop teamwork and to value everyone's contribution, everyone matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
As Healthcare Assistant, your primary duty will be to support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of person-centred patient care.
Wider duties on the ward include maintaining the ward environment, assisting with audit and accreditation, attendance at team meetings, and adherence to trust policies and procedures.
The role of the Healthcare Assistant is integral to the provision of high standard person centred patient care.
You will work alongside the Registered Nurses and multi-disciplinary team to deliver individualised care to a client group with wide ranging clinical needs.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will maintain effective and collaborative channels of communication with your colleagues and take into account the needs and feelings of others.
You will ensure that correct procedures and treatment are carried out as prescribed by the Registered Nurses to ensure the comfort and safety of patients, and report any concerns about patients to the Registered Nurses.
You will be required adhere to strict patient confidentiality.
You will complete accurate records about the care you have delivered to patients and work within information governance policies and procedures.
Training will be provided for the role and you will have an annual appraisal to review your practice and plan your development needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
As Healthcare Assistant, your primary duty will be to support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of person-centred patient care.
Wider duties on the ward include maintaining the ward environment, assisting with audit and accreditation, attendance at team meetings, and adherence to trust policies and procedures.
The role of the Healthcare Assistant is integral to the provision of high standard person centred patient care.
You will work alongside the Registered Nurses and multi-disciplinary team to deliver individualised care to a client group with wide ranging clinical needs.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will maintain effective and collaborative channels of communication with your colleagues and take into account the needs and feelings of others.
You will ensure that correct procedures and treatment are carried out as prescribed by the Registered Nurses to ensure the comfort and safety of patients, and report any concerns about patients to the Registered Nurses.
You will be required adhere to strict patient confidentiality.
You will complete accurate records about the care you have delivered to patients and work within information governance policies and procedures.
Training will be provided for the role and you will have an annual appraisal to review your practice and plan your development needs.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and training
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ in health-related care or equivalent
Experience and knowledge required
Essential
- Previous experience of caring in an informal or formal setting
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage risk
- Good communication
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work shift pattern over a 24 hour period
- Able to work bank holidays and weekends as required
- Able to travel across Derbyshire to attend essential training
- Willing to cover shifts on other wards in the county if need arises
Desirable
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be able to participate in personal development
- Flexibility and time management
- Ability to embrace diversity
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and training
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ in health-related care or equivalent
Experience and knowledge required
Essential
- Previous experience of caring in an informal or formal setting
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage risk
- Good communication
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work shift pattern over a 24 hour period
- Able to work bank holidays and weekends as required
- Able to travel across Derbyshire to attend essential training
- Willing to cover shifts on other wards in the county if need arises
Desirable
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Be able to participate in personal development
- Flexibility and time management
- Ability to embrace diversity
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
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Okeover Ward, St Oswald's Hospital
Clifton Road
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
DE6 1DR
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
