Healthcare Assistant

Do you have experience of working in care (paid or unpaid) and a desireto work with our teams in delivering high quality, safe and effective patientcare? If so, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust arelooking to recruit highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individuals whocan work in busy, high-pressured and sometimes challenging clinical environmentsin the community setting. The role involves workingalone, visiting patients in their own home and providing care in a clinic in our Wound Care Hubs under thedirection of a Registered Nurse. Thecore hours of work are 08 : 30 - 17 : 00 across a 7 day week however there may be arequirement to work extended hours dependent on service demands. You must be acar driver and have access to a vehicle. Toapply you must be able to demonstrate the essential criteria stipulated in theperson specification : Trainingwill be available and candidates will be supported with an induction and apersonal development plan. Full support will be given to those withoutcommunity experience to gain the necessary skills required. It is a condition of employment that all Healthcare Assistants must complete the Care Certificate and achieve their competencies within 14 weeks of commencing in post. Previous applicants need not apply. Applicants who do not have a valid full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes will not be shortlisted. Main duties of the job You will work within a Community Integrated Team consisting ofDistrict Nursing Staff, Community Practitioners, Specialist Nurses for OlderPeople, Social Services and third sector organisations. You will work under the direction / supervision of a registered nurse delivering high quality nursing care topatients within the community setting including residential homes. You must also beable to meet the travel requirements of the post and be a car owner and driver. Soif you are a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse who would like to work in thechallenging but hugely rewarding setting of the community this may be the rolefor you. We are a supportive and forward-thinking directorate offering a rangeof development and career opportunities., To assist the registered practitioner in providinghigh quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives andtheir carers appropriate to their needs. Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated bythe registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care. To schedule own diagnosticcalls as directed to meet the needs of the service. To comply with thetrusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Applicants are expected to display the required behaviours and attitudesneeded to provide safe and compassionate care to our patients and possess therequired qualifications and experience required for this role. It is essential you possess good communication and organisationalskills, and are able to work under pressure. You must be able to demonstrate acaring and compassionate attitude in all aspects of care delivery. We provide a comprehensive Care Certificate Programme (which consists ofboth classroom-based and self-directed study) that will support you inachieving the competencies and skills required to deliver high quality and safepatient care., Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care / or on a pathway to achieve / demonstrate equivalent skills and experience.
• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A G or equivalent).
Experience Essential
• Experience of working in NHS or healthcare environment.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of staff.
Desirable
• Experience in acute care setting.
• Multidisciplinary / multiagency working.
• Community nursing experience.
Physical Skills Essential
• Ability to assist patients to move as per trust manual handling policy.
• Car Driver and access to a vehicle.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work without close supervision.
• Venepuncture and phlebotomy skills.
• Willing to undertake further training.
• Able to recognize and report any clinical issues.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
• Basic keyboard skills.
• Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
• General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting.
• Willing to undertake further training related to role.
• Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate.
• Experience of managing violence and aggression.
Desirable
• IT Skills.
• Experience of performing diagnostic tests.
  
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion / belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.