Healthcare Assistant

3 months ago

Darlington, 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 no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you commence employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion. (we cannot offer sponsorship for New to care applicants)

Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been recieved.

Ward 31 at Darlington Memorial Hospital is a busy Trauma andOrthopaedic Unit caring for patients with trauma injuries and is also thedesignated area for patients admitted with head injuries.

The ward is a fast pace environment and can look after somevery complex patients.

We are looking for a passionate healthcare assistant who canprovide excellent patient care. Must be able to work as part of an effectiveteam. Role involves working within a specialist area to deliver high standardsof care, working closely with other teams and liaising with other members ofthe multi-disciplinary team. Health care assistants will be able to increasetheir knowledge and skills in relating to different chronic and acuteconditions.

Main duties of the job

To assist in welcoming patients to the ward and recordingbase-line observations.

To provide care to patients following instructions in thecare plan, or pathway.

To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording ofroutine clinical observations.

To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in apatients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.

To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personalcare needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility,nutrition, elimination and comfort).

To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive andsupportive manner.

To accurately record information on patient food charts andfluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.

To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/departmentand patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).

To assist clinical team with data entry, filing andmaintaining accurate documentation of care.

To assist in escorting, transferring and dischargingpatients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for thenext patient.

To ensure treatment rooms and wardareas are adequately stocked and tidy.

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, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award Pending

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job entails caring for patients with a variety ofmedical conditions. You will be caring for patients who are acutely unwell andwill undertake training to be able to identify a deteriorating patient. It willbe part of your job role to provide care to patients with a range oforthopaedic and trauma injuries. You will be responsible for providingexcellent patient care.

Person Specification

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

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

Special Skills & 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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