Healthcare Assistant Band 2-3 progressive role

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Dartford is looking for a Healthcare Assistant. The role offers a developmental path from Band 2 to Band 3 after completing competencies. Responsibilities include supporting nursing staff and assisting patients. Ideal for those with caring experience, seeking a supportive and diverse work culture. Competitive annual salary of £25,768.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience of working in a caring environment.
• Ability to act on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties on wards based on service demands.
• Receive patients and visitors courteously.
• Support Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT literate

Basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology

Education

Functional Skills at Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

Care Certificate

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Band 2-3 progressive role

Are you new to care or do you have caring experience and are looking to join the NHS?

As we are looking to recruit people into a development post. You will start as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant and following successful completion of competencies will progress to a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated individual and want to join our clinical patient facing teams on the wards and in Outpatients here at Darent Valley Hospital we want to hear from you.

We have opportunities in both inpatient areas and outpatients. Hours of work in inpatient areas are long days and weekend 7 days a week and shift times are: 07.00 - 19.30 and 19.00-07.30, shifts in outpatients run between 08.00 - 18.00 depending on clinical need.

We have a dedicated HCA education team who will support you through an induction programme and completion of your care certificate. Once obtained which is anticipated to be within 6 months you will be uplifted to a band 3.

If you require further information, please contact Sukie Gill - Head of Nursing for Surgical, critical and planned care on: [e-mail] or Carole Sheehan - Senior Matron Medicine, Cancer and Emergency Care on [e-mail]

Unfortunately DGT does not offer sponsorship to roles that are band 4 and under.

Therefore, please do not apply to this role if you require sponsorship.

If your application is found to require sponsorship, please note your application will be stopped and withdrawn.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work independently as a member of the nursing team following agreed plans of care pathways.

They will provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Undertakes duties on wards, across the Trust, as required by service demands.

Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.

Person Specification

Education and Training

• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Care Certificate
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Interpersonal Skills
• IT literate
• Basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
• Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)

Experience

• Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
• Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
• Experience of staff management

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.

£25,768 a yearIncl fringe rate and Pro rata if part time