Job summary We have an opportunity within our Emergency Department Team for a Health Care Assistant role. You will be responsible for delivering care for a range of patients presenting with varied complaints under the direction of the qualified nurse. Ideally You will have some experience in the acute setting Main duties of the job The HCA role is responsible for the delivery of care to patients in the Emergency Department setting. Stocking and cleaning of department, working within the multidisciplinary team. Ability to follow instructions but also ability to use own initiative in the delivery of patient care The post holder will support the clinical team in providing quality care to patients acting under the direction of a registered nurse. 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 Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9439-2425-1343 Job locations University Hospital Of North Durham North Road Durham DH1 5TW Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the assessment of patients attending the department via ambulance and other routes. To provide care to patients depending on their needs under the direction of the Qualified Nursing staff. To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations. To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse. To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort). To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner. To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse. To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings). To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care. To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients and the area is prepared for the next patient. To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy. To ensure the non- clinical To participate in clinical supervision. To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner. To attend mandatory and role specific training to the role Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the assessment of patients attending the department via ambulance and other routes. To provide care to patients depending on their needs under the direction of the Qualified Nursing staff. To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations. To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse. To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort). To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner. To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse. To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings). To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care. To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients and the area is prepared for the next patient. To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy. To ensure the non- clinical To participate in clinical supervision. To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner. To attend mandatory and role specific training to the role Person Specification Experience Essential Acute Hospital settings or Equivelent Qualifications Essential Evidence of education. English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent NVQ level 2 or 3 Desirable Care Certificate or working towards Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Be able to perform basic patient care individually and within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills are prerequisite Perform Base line observations Ability to undertake ECGs Basic IT skills Desirable Ability to undertake Venepuncture Person Specification Experience Essential Acute Hospital settings or Equivelent Qualifications Essential Evidence of education. English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent NVQ level 2 or 3 Desirable Care Certificate or working towards Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Be able to perform basic patient care individually and within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills are prerequisite Perform Base line observations Ability to undertake ECGs Basic IT skills Desirable Ability to undertake Venepuncture 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 (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital Of North Durham North Road Durham DH1 5TW Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)