Healthcare Assistant (B3)

If you are in the UK on a visa, please ensure that you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you commence employment with CDDFT and be paid at a band 2 level until completion. We are unable to offer sponsorship to new to care applicants. Please note that this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. The job will entail caring for a range of patients withmultiple medical problems, providing help with all activities of dailyliving. Where we do have specialism inRespiratory patients, we get a wide range of patient from many differentbackground that all require individualized care. You will be working with a very close team undersupport from the senior nurses and Ward Manager, to ensure the best care andexperience is had by the patients at all times. Main duties of the job

• To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completingdemographic details and recording base-line observations.
• Toprovide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway.
• Todemonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinicalobservations.
• Torecognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition andreport changes to a registered nurse.
• To assesspatients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and giveappropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination andcomfort).
• To assistpatients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.
• Toaccurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts,reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
• To carryout clinical skills relevant to the ward / department and patient group (egphlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).
• To assistclinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation ofcare.
• To assistin escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property ispacked and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.
• To ensuretreatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.
• Toparticipate in clinical supervision.
• Toassist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in apositive manner.
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, 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.,
• To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completingdemographic details and recording base-line observations.
• Toprovide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway.
• Todemonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinicalobservations.
• Torecognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition andreport changes to a registered nurse.
• To assesspatients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and giveappropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination andcomfort).
• To assistpatients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.
• Toaccurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts,reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
• To carryout clinical skills relevant to the ward / department and patient group (egphlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).
• To assistclinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation ofcare.
• To assistin escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property ispacked and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.
• To ensuretreatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.
• Toparticipate in clinical supervision.
• Toassist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in apositive manner.
  
  Good verbal and written command of English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work calmly under 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.,
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCA.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentialty.
Qualifications Essential
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within the first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE (or 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.,
• 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.