Job Summary
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 or Carole Sheehan - Senior Matron Medicine, Cancer and Emergency Care.
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. 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.
Date posted
20 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,873 a year Incl fringe rate and Pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-6930294
Job locations
DVH
DARENT VALLEY HOSPITAL
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Job Description
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
Essential
1. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
2. Care certificate
Desirable
1. Evidence of CPD
Knowledge and skills
Essential
1. Customer Care skills
2. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
3. Interpersonal skills
4. IT literate
Desirable
1. Basic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
2. Knowledge of principles of confidentiality
3. Able to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)
Experience
Essential
1. Experience of dealing with the public
2. Experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
Desirable
1. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
DVH
DARENT VALLEY HOSPITAL
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us #J-18808-Ljbffr