Job summary Fairfield Independent Hospital is one of the very few remaining hospital charities in the country. We are recruting for an enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team to cover a wide range of specialities. We offer excellent development opportunities in a range of specialities. We will provide appropriate support and training. We provide high quality, compassionate care of which we are very proud. Main duties of the job You will assist with nursing care and perform clinical duties. You must have previous experience of working in a healthcare setting and a healthcare training or qualification would be beneficial. Above all you will be committed to patient welfare. About us Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, an excellent working environment in beautiful countryside surroundings, free on site car parking, subsidised meals, discounted gym membership, availability of an occupational health service, friends and family discount for self-pay surgical procedures mandatory, professional development training and support in a learning rich environment. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £11.60 per hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B0216-24-0017 Job locations Crank Road Crank St. Helens Merseyside WA11 7RS Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary To assist in the delivery of patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional. Roles and responsibilities Communication To communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff of all disciplines To ensure prompt reporting of any relevant information regarding patients, including observation of progress or deterioration in a patients condition. Make entries on patient records to record clinical interventions Complete correct forms to accompany specimens Receive and deliver patient related information to and from other departments, either oral, written, electronic and inform appropriate personnel Communicate with both patients and relatives in a polite and pleasant manner Patient Care Assist with the provision of essential nursing care Where trained to do so obtain and despatch specimens on request Carry out a range of clinical competencies applicable to the ward/department, if trained to do so. These will be reviewed on a regular basis. Initiate emergency action when required Assist Healthcare professionals in carrying out clinical procedures. Escort and assist the qualified Nurse in the safe transfer of patients within the hospital and other hospitals Ensure the patients well being by accurately monitoring, recording and reporting variations in vital signs to the qualified nurse. To accurately, when trained to do so assess a patient completing accurate documentation and report to qualified staff Maintain safety of patients personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality. The above list is not exhaustive but reflects main duties of the post. It will be reviewed annually to respond to the changing needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder. Additional responsibilities Conform to Hospital policies, procedures and guidelines Participate in statutory and mandatory training as determined by the Hospital To assist and support new team members Contribute to a positive team philosophy in which people feel valued and motivated Actively participate in team meetings Participate in the care of ward/department equipment, including reporting faults Maintain an awareness of budgetary constraints and actively participate in the careful use of resources. Undertake work in other areas as necessary, following appropriate training. Undertake administrative, clinical and housekeeping duties as and when required. Undertake the cleaning of areas and equipment within the ward/department according to hospital policies and procedures. (Including the Infection Control policy) Report any untoward or unusual incident to a qualified nurse. To be actively involved in own self-development. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of all employees to work with managers to achieve a healthy and safe environment, and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. Specific individual responsibilities for Health & Safety will be outlined under key responsibilities for the post. Infection Control All staff will adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times. Information Governance As an employee you will have access to information that is sensitive to either an individual or to the organisation and you are reminded that in accordance with the requirements of Information Governance, NHS Code of Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 1998 and also the terms and conditions in your contract of employment, you have a duty to process this information judiciously and lawfully; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are spent must be declared. Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Hospital but must be declared in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process. Equality & Diversity It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation. All employees must act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance of peoples rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice. All employees must read the Hospitals Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy. Smoke-free Policy This Hospital operates a Smoke-free policy. This means that smoking is not permitted anywhere within owned or leased premises, including within their grounds and within owned or leased vehicles. The job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment. Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary To assist in the delivery of patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional. Roles and responsibilities Communication To communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff of all disciplines To ensure prompt reporting of any relevant information regarding patients, including observation of progress or deterioration in a patients condition. Make entries on patient records to record clinical interventions Complete correct forms to accompany specimens Receive and deliver patient related information to and from other departments, either oral, written, electronic and inform appropriate personnel Communicate with both patients and relatives in a polite and pleasant manner Patient Care Assist with the provision of essential nursing care Where trained to do so obtain and despatch specimens on request Carry out a range of clinical competencies applicable to the ward/department, if trained to do so. These will be reviewed on a regular basis. Initiate emergency action when required Assist Healthcare professionals in carrying out clinical procedures. Escort and assist the qualified Nurse in the safe transfer of patients within the hospital and other hospitals Ensure the patients well being by accurately monitoring, recording and reporting variations in vital signs to the qualified nurse. To accurately, when trained to do so assess a patient completing accurate documentation and report to qualified staff Maintain safety of patients personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality. The above list is not exhaustive but reflects main duties of the post. It will be reviewed annually to respond to the changing needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder. Additional responsibilities Conform to Hospital policies, procedures and guidelines Participate in statutory and mandatory training as determined by the Hospital To assist and support new team members Contribute to a positive team philosophy in which people feel valued and motivated Actively participate in team meetings Participate in the care of ward/department equipment, including reporting faults Maintain an awareness of budgetary constraints and actively participate in the careful use of resources. Undertake work in other areas as necessary, following appropriate training. Undertake administrative, clinical and housekeeping duties as and when required. Undertake the cleaning of areas and equipment within the ward/department according to hospital policies and procedures. (Including the Infection Control policy) Report any untoward or unusual incident to a qualified nurse. To be actively involved in own self-development. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of all employees to work with managers to achieve a healthy and safe environment, and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. Specific individual responsibilities for Health & Safety will be outlined under key responsibilities for the post. Infection Control All staff will adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times. Information Governance As an employee you will have access to information that is sensitive to either an individual or to the organisation and you are reminded that in accordance with the requirements of Information Governance, NHS Code of Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 1998 and also the terms and conditions in your contract of employment, you have a duty to process this information judiciously and lawfully; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are spent must be declared. Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Hospital but must be declared in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process. Equality & Diversity It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation. All employees must act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance of peoples rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice. All employees must read the Hospitals Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy. Smoke-free Policy This Hospital operates a Smoke-free policy. This means that smoking is not permitted anywhere within owned or leased premises, including within their grounds and within owned or leased vehicles. The job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good basic education Desirable Completed a hospital HCA training course NVQ 3 Adult Care Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting. Desirable Experience of working in a hospital Skills/Ability/Knowledge Essential Good interpersonal skills to include verbal and written communication Be able to move and handle patients after receiving training Understand the importance of record keeping Understand the limits of the HCA role and responsibilities Ability to work alone Good timekeeping Good health record Able to work internal rotational shift pattern. Adaptability/flexibility Reliability Able to work within a multidisciplinary team Desirable Computer skills Disposition Essential Good common sense Commitment to patient welfare Physical Essential Neat and tidy and well presented Good general health and signed fit by Occupational Health to perform tasks as per the Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good basic education Desirable Completed a hospital HCA training course NVQ 3 Adult Care Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting. Desirable Experience of working in a hospital Skills/Ability/Knowledge Essential Good interpersonal skills to include verbal and written communication Be able to move and handle patients after receiving training Understand the importance of record keeping Understand the limits of the HCA role and responsibilities Ability to work alone Good timekeeping Good health record Able to work internal rotational shift pattern. Adaptability/flexibility Reliability Able to work within a multidisciplinary team Desirable Computer skills Disposition Essential Good common sense Commitment to patient welfare Physical Essential Neat and tidy and well presented Good general health and signed fit by Occupational Health to perform tasks as per the Job Description 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. Employer details Employer name Fairfield Independent Hospital Address Crank Road Crank St. Helens Merseyside WA11 7RS Employer's website https://www.fairfield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)