Job summary
If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure 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 band 2 until completion. (we cannot offer sponsorship for New to care applicants)
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been recieved.
Ward 31 at Darlington Memorial Hospital is a busy Trauma andOrthopaedic Unit caring for patients with trauma injuries and is also thedesignated area for patients admitted with head injuries.
The ward is a fast pace environment and can look after somevery complex patients.
We are looking for a passionate healthcare assistant who canprovide excellent patient care. Must be able to work as part of an effectiveteam. Role involves working within a specialist area to deliver high standardsof care, working closely with other teams and liaising with other members ofthe multi-disciplinary team. Health care assistants will be able to increasetheir knowledge and skills in relating to different chronic and acuteconditions.
Main duties of the job
To assist in welcoming patients to the ward and recordingbase-line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions in thecare plan, or pathway.
To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording ofroutine clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in apatients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personalcare needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility,nutrition, elimination and comfort).
To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive andsupportive manner.
To accurately record information on patient food charts andfluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/departmentand patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).
To assist clinical team with data entry, filing andmaintaining accurate documentation of care.
To assist in escorting, transferring and dischargingpatients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for thenext patient.
To ensure treatment rooms and wardareas are adequately stocked and tidy.
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 £23,200, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award Pending
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job entails caring for patients with a variety ofmedical conditions. You will be caring for patients who are acutely unwell andwill undertake training to be able to identify a deteriorating patient. It willbe part of your job role to provide care to patients with a range oforthopaedic and trauma injuries. You will be responsible for providingexcellent patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
2. Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post
3. GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
4. Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties
Experience
Essential
5. Computer skills
6. Ability to learn new skills
Desirable
7. Previous experience in caring for others
Personal attributes
Essential
8. Good interpersonal skills
9. Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels
10. Understanding of the role of HCSW
11. Able to work as part of a team
12. Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
13. Good verbal and written command of English
14. Ability to act upon own initiative
15. Good communication skills
16. Able to work under some pressure
17. Ability to show leadership
18. Ability to plan own work
19. Ability to work calmly under pressure
20. Willing to take and record patient observations
Desirable
21. Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Special Requirements
Essential
22. Self-motivated and able to motivate others
23. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
24. Reflective practitioner
25. Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change
Desirable
26. Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance