Healthcare Assistant

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Health Care Support Worker in Plymouth. The role involves assisting with personal care, participating in patient assessment, and supporting healthcare professionals. Applicants should have qualifications such as a Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support. Opportunities for training and career development are available, emphasizing teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience providing care in healthcare or social settings.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated caring approach to patients and relatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care to patients and support registered practitioners.
• Follow patient care plans under supervision.
• Participate in basic patient assessment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support

GCSE A*-D in English Language

GCSE A*-D in Mathematics

Job description

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward-thinking dynamic Joint Replacement Unit on Bantham Ward. You must have a passion for delivering kind and compassionate care and be willing to learn and develop within your role. Recruiting capable and committed staff is essential to maintaining our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.

Bantham Ward is a 24 bedded Elective Joint Replacement Unit which provides care for adult patients from across the Peninsula for elective surgery for predominantly hip, knee and shoulder replacements.

Our healthcare assistants are integral members of our team in enabling us to provide the absolute best care to our patients at every opportunity.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. ***

Main duties of the job

A Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is a core member of the team delivering personal care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care.

You will carry out a range of non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. Your role is to provide compassionate care, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values.

There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your individual needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.

We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

• Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust
• Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Nurse/Assistant
• Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the registered nurse to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient
• Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional
• Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and
• Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy
• Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with
• Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies
• Develop the skills to maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication
• Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of time management and prioritising work.
• Be able to work as a member of a team.
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
• Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting.

Qualifications

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF).
• GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1).
• GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1).

Skills & Abilities

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately.
• Committed to providing high quality patient care.
• Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.