Job summary
A unique vacancy has arisen for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join the Urgent Treatment Centre at Whitworth Hospital.
You will be required to undertake various patient clinical procedures in order to assist registered practitioners to deliver agreed pathways as part of the ongoing Urgent Care Agenda.
The role of the HCA is pivotal to delivering excellence in Urgent Care and the successful candidate is expected to be supported in delivering hands on care to our patients under the supervision of registered practitioners, whilst undertaking an expanded scope of duties.
Main duties of the job
To maintain standards, ensuring quality of patient care through the development of a range of knowledge & competencies to support Clinicians.
To support and ensure the effective seamless flow of patients through the Urgent Treatment Centre.
Responsibility for a specific area of work that is facilitated by the registered nurse.
To assist Clinicians with the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care and treatments where appropriate and work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member of the UTC Team.
To carry out individual patient care without direct supervision, under the direction of the clinician-in-charge.
Understands and observes appropriate standards of confidentiality.
At all times to behave and act in a way appropriate to and in accordance with "The DCHS Way".
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GuidanceScore GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in care / promoting independence or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience within Urgent or Emergency care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in wound care, venepuncture and observations
- IT literate with experience of healthcare IT systems (e.g. SystmOne)
Desirable
- Previous experience in an urgent care setting at Band 3 level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GuidanceScore GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in care / promoting independence or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience within Urgent or Emergency care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in wound care, venepuncture and observations
- IT literate with experience of healthcare IT systems (e.g. SystmOne)
Desirable
- Previous experience in an urgent care setting at Band 3 level
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).
