Health Care Assistant

Job overview

H1 is an 8 bedded Medical High Care Unit, specialising in the care of critically ill Level 2 patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Health Care Worker with relevant experience to join our team. You must be able to demonstrate a caring and empathetic approach to caring for patients, and the ability to relate positively to patients, staff and visitors. You will assist the specialised nursing team to provide personal care to the patients to ensure a high-quality service and deliver an overall safe and good experience for all our patients

You will also be responsible to order patients’ meals, respond to changes in patient’s nutritional needs, and respecting choices. You will support with some administration and housekeeper duties in the absence of the Housekeeper.

**Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship**

Main duties of the job

The Medical High Care Unit admits patient that require Acute Medical intervention and support with Non-Invasive Ventilation resulting from Acute / Chronic Respiratory Failure, Tracheostomy Care/ Gastrointestinal Bleed / Renal Support resulting from either Chronic or Acute Kidney Failure requiring dialysis/ Diabetic Keto-acidosis to list a few.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Support Worker with relevant experience to join our team. You must have a flexible attitude to work, as you will need to be able to participate in a variety of shift patterns to meet service needs. Experience of working in an acute environment and computer skills would be desirable.

You must provide support to nursing staff on admission of patients, weight taken and recorded. Ensure patients nutritional needs are met feeding/drinking as necessary. Recording and monitoring dietary intake of patients including fluid restriction and alert nursing staff.

Assist patients with toileting, measure and record body waste/fluid balance accurately. Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. Assist patients with their mobility requirements, utilising equipment as directed, adhering to moving and handling procedures. Assist in the care of patient’s pressure areas and prevention of pressure sores, recording and maintaining relevant documentation.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to **make a difference** and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - **_care_**, **_appreciate_** and **_inspire_** - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ people representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

We continually review our recruitment processes to ensure they are supporting us achieving an inclusive and representative team.-
Person specification

**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
- Experience of working within a team

Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
- Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for ou