Healthcare Assistant

2 weeks ago

StocktononTees, United Kingdom County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have norestrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when youcommence employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion. (we cannotoffer sponsorship for New to care applicants)

We are currently looking for motivated and enthusiastic Healthcareassistants to join our community / District Nursing teams. The role involvesproviding professional and holistic nursing care to patients in their own homesor care setting.

We have various posts across the teams within County Durhamand Darlington at the moment, with full time and some part time positionsavailable.

localities covered are:

Sedgefield Ferryhill and Spennymoor

Shildon and Aycliife

Overnight District Nursing Team - Countywide

Main duties of the job

Therole involves providing holistic nursing care to patients in their own homesand other environments such as 24 hr residential care. A wide range of nursingskills are required for the role, including but not limited to: venepuncture,wound care, administration of insulin, clinical investigations samplecollection, ECGs. Training and supportcan be given to gain and further develop skills.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide holistic care forpatients in their own homes and other community settings, such as residentialcare homes. You will be working as partof the District Nursing team but will be expected to work alone with supportfrom the wider team.

You will need to travelindependently by car so a full UK driving license is required for this role.

For the Aycliffe and Shildon Teamand Ferryhill and Spennymoor Team you will be expected to work between the hrsof 08:00am 21:00pm, we will offer various shift patterns which can benegotiated. Independent working will berequired.

The Overnight Team you will beexpected to work night shifts, the hours of this are 21:00pm 08:00am this isnon-negotiable. You will be workingalongside a RN overnight and be expected to drive long distances due to theareas we cover.

You will not be expected to work days and nightsand will be asked in interview which role would be your preference.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good interpersonal skills. Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels. Understanding of the role of HCSW. Able to work as part of a team. Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience. Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post. GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Experience

Essential

Computer skills. Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to act upon own initiative. Good communication skills. Able to work under some pressure. Ability to show leadership. Ability to plan own work. Ability to work calmly under pressure. Willing to take and record patient observations.

Desirable

Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Special Requirements

Essential

Self-motivated and able to motivate others. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Reflective practitioner. Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.

Desirable

Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

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