Band 2 Healthcare Assistant Pain Management

2 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job summary**:
Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Pain Management Procedure Unit Ward 18 for a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant who is seeking a new challenge. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and reliable individual with an interest in pain management to become part of our friendly and diverse team. If that sounds like you, you already have some of the attributes that will help you to thrive with the support and encouragement of the staff within the team.

The Pain Management Service is a multidisciplinary team providing pain management to patients at all sites across University Hospitals Birmingham. We currently have a vacancy for a part time Healthcare Support Worker 15 hours/week. The role is primarily based on the Pain Procedure Unit Ward 18 at Solihull Hospital, however it will be necessary to work across sites when required.

The service operates between 07.30-18.00, Monday to Friday and would be an ideal position for those looking to work mainly weekdays. Working within the procedure room will require you to wear an Xray protective lead apron.

Contact: 0121 424 5218

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
You will also be involved in supporting the Registered Nurses to admit and discharge the patients attending Ward 18, carrying out routine observations and participating in the delivery of patient centred care whilst always maintaining a compassionate and professional approach.

The post holder will demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills as required within a time frame agreed with their manager following the completion of appropriate training and education. You will function at a competency level in line with the requirements of the post and achieve and maintain both mandatory and statutory training requirements associated with the role.

Previous relevant experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
N/A

**Desirable**:

- Functional skills Level 2 English Language and Maths qualification or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English Language
- Care Certificate or evidence of training and development associated with a Healthcare Support worker role
- Level 2/3 NVQ/Diploma in Health

**Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Experience of working/participating as part of a team
- Previous experience in a caring role
- An understanding of the HCA role in a hospital environment

**Desirable**:

- Minimum of 6 months in a care environment in the last 12 months
- Knowledge of the speciality
- Knowledge of the hospital IT systems

**Additional Criteria**:
**Essential**:

- Team player
- Good time keeping
- Ability to work with competing priorities
- Willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge
- Flexible approach to work patterns and place of work which will include working across site in different locations depending upon service need
- Ability to wear an Xray protective lead apron whilst in the procedure room

**Desirable**:

- Sense of humour

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**:



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