Job summary
Emergency Orthopaedic Unit Senior Health Care Assistant
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join the team within the Surgical, Women's and Children's Division as a Clinical Support Worker. Under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse you will help us to ensure that we provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients. You will need to possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives will be essential for this role, together with your ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload. Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position. If this exciting challenge interests you please direct informal enquiries to Christina Topham Unit Manager 0161 922 4798
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder will work under the direct supervision of a registered health care professional and be responsible for providing personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties/ tasks, always ensuring that actions are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence. Provide training, direction, and supervision to junior staff.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
1. Safety
2. Care
3. Respect
4. Communication
5. Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential/desirable
Essential
6. Completed the national care certificate
7. Functional skills minimum level 2 Maths & English GCSE equivalent or working towards
8. Awareness & understanding of the importance of confidentiality
9. Experience working in a healthcare setting
10. Previously worked at Band 2 health care assistant within Outpatient area
11. Good communication skills written & verbal
12. Competence in additional clinical skills (ie ECG recording/venepuncture) or willingness to undertake training & achieve competence within 6 months
13. Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Desirable
14. Experience working in Outpatient settingWorking towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare
15. Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities