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Healthcare Assistant
2 months ago
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).
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acuteintervention team (AIT). The AIT service supports the provision of care acrossthe Trusts three acute sites by providing education and support for allhealthcare staff caring for the acutely ill deteriorating patient. Facilitatingdecision making and communication between clinical staff, patients andrelatives is a key component of the role. The Team is firmly committed toensure all patients are treated by the right professional, in the right place,at the right time, first time, every time, 24 hours-a-day.
This is an exciting role that will allow you toutilise your education skills and clinical skills to improve practice andensure that patients receive the best possible standard of care. The role wouldsuit a healthcare assistant with a background in acute/emergency/critical carewho has an interest in teaching.
Main duties of the job
Tosupport the delivery of the acute intervention team agenda to ensure care ofthe acutely ill patient is of a high standard.
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
To develop skills, knowledge and relationships which enableprofessional, timely and creative service delivery and development, based onpersonal development plans.
Follows standard procedures and guidelines and usesanalytical and judgement skills to assess patients who are acutely unwell.
Respond to emergency calls within the organisation as anactive member of the team.
Perform Task allocation within the hospital at night teamutilising the electronic systems.
Completes monthly audits within the Acute Intervention Teamand supports senior staff with audit.
Deliver teaching to the ward teams based on thedeteriorating patient and patient safety themes.
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 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.
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.We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
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