Healthcare Assistant - ICU

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Employee wellbeing program

Staff recognition

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to provide compassionate care in the critical care setting. The role involves supporting registered nurses, assisting with clinical procedures and maintaining a safe, respectful environment for patients and families.

You will work within defined boundaries of competence, demonstrate the Trust's values, and participate in mandatory training and development activities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate.
• Moving and Handling Certificate.
• Basic Life Support Certificate.
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting.
• Previous experience in a health care setting, Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
• Manual handling skills.
• Support of junior staff to develop.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high quality care to patients, service users, carers and families.
• Support registered nursing staff within the critical care setting and assist with procedures and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment while protecting patient privacy and dignity.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Attend team/ward/department meetings and participate in audits as required.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Moving and Handling

Basic Life Support

Literacy & Numeracy

Healthcare experience

Manual handling

Support junior staff

Job description

• Internal Applicants Only

The post holder will work as part of the critical care team to provide compassionate, high quality care to patients, service users, carers and families. The role involves delivering direct and indirect patient care within clearly defines boundaries of competence, using initiative appropriately and working without constant direct supervision. The post holder will support the registered nursing staff within the critical care setting, assisting with clinical procedures, investigations and the preparation, use and cleaning of specialist equipment. They contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment, ensuring patient privacy, dignity and respect at all time. The post holder will act as a role model in line with trust values and behaviours, work collaboratively the multi-disciplinary team, advocate for patients, diverse needs and deliver a high standard of service. The role includes maintaining health and safety standards, infection prevention and control, stock management and a commitment to ongoing personal development and reflective practice.Main duties of the job At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect. Deliver compassionate care, exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust's KITE values. To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work. Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team to meet holistic needs of patients and carers. To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with the multi-disciplinary team, respecting the equality and diversity of every person they come in to contact with. Work in line with the Trust policies and procedures and within the scope of competence, undertaking mandatory training and essential skills training as identified for the role. Contribute to the development of the clinical area, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care / experience and escalating concerns appropriately. Achieve and maintain core and specific competencies as per the National Care Certificate and agreed by the manager. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. Assist with the induction of new Health Care Support Workers, and supervises work of students and junior staff. To participate in own performance development reviews and appraisals. Participate in audit activities at the request of the Ward manager / Department lead. Attend and participate in team/ward/department meetings.

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work-based assessments / relevant experience
• Moving and Handling Certificate
• Basic Life Support Certificate
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
• Previous experience in a health care setting, Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
• Manual handling skills
• Support of junior staff to develop, Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
• Manual handling skills
• Support of junior staff to develop

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.