Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our kind and compassionate team on the diabetes and endocrinology ward. We are looking for organised, flexible staff that can prioritize and manage their time well. Individuals will desirably hold a care certificate or be motivated to complete this in role and to be part of an innovative multidisciplinary team to help us deliver safe, effective high quality patient care.Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in an acute ward environment, however this is not essential. Diabetes and endocrinology is an exciting and rewarding specialty. Within this role, you will have many opportunities to enhance your clinical skills with support from the multidisciplinary team which include pressure ulcer treatment and prevention, how to take clinical observations and how to recognize a deteriorating patient. You will also be expected to work collaboratively by taking part in link roles within the unit to help enhance patient care and support quality improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to develop their skills and knowledge of diabetes and endocrinology. Working Pattern: Days and nights throughout the week including bank holidays The proposed interview date is 22nd November Main duties of the job As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment where your training and education will prioritized. You will be offered 4 weeks initial supernumerary status and supported with mentors and structured learning plan. In doing so you will be be able to confidently and competently carry out your role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be involved in undertaking a variety of tasks with support from your registered nurse. These include but are not limited to; - You will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of the highest standard of quality care to our patients, working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals - Your role will include providing holistic patient centred care which includes personal care, clinical observations, ensuring patients nutrition and hydration are maintained and that records are accurate. - Within your role you will be required to use Electronic Patient Record system daily to record patient care. Here, you will be required to record clinical observations, skin bundles, fluid balance and food charts. - As this is a bedside role, you will be required to provide excellent interpersonal skills between patients, their families and the multidisciplinary team. All staff must adhere to the duty of confidentiality and candor in this role. About us The diabetes and endocrinology ward is a 28 Bedded Ward which specialises in diabetes and endocrinology as well as taking general medical patients. We work as part of a multidisciplinary team who strive to deliver a high standard of care to patients and their families. We aim to create an inclusive and innovative working environment that embraces the trust values. We are ambitious and highly motivated to provide outstanding care for our area. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-24-MED-T1588-A Job locations Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibility of this vacancy Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibility of this vacancy Person Specification Qualifications Essential Certificate in adult literacy and numeracy / appropriate verbal and written communication Desirable The care certificate or equivalent induction training Experience Essential Knowledge of basic nursing and personal care Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and other health care professionals Practical ability, prioritisation and time management Desirable Appropriate recent care experience in a similar healthcare setting addtional qualities Essential Evidence of time management skills and the ability to prioritise along with the ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable nature of the work load and individual patient contact Demonstrate a respectful, courteous and caring manner Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Project a professional persona in manner of appearance and behaviours Act as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the trust values and behaviours are reinforced Able to work a variety of shift patterns as stipulated by the trust and/or external placements Desirable Demonstrate potential for further development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Certificate in adult literacy and numeracy / appropriate verbal and written communication Desirable The care certificate or equivalent induction training Experience Essential Knowledge of basic nursing and personal care Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and other health care professionals Practical ability, prioritisation and time management Desirable Appropriate recent care experience in a similar healthcare setting addtional qualities Essential Evidence of time management skills and the ability to prioritise along with the ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable nature of the work load and individual patient contact Demonstrate a respectful, courteous and caring manner Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Project a professional persona in manner of appearance and behaviours Act as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the trust values and behaviours are reinforced Able to work a variety of shift patterns as stipulated by the trust and/or external placements Desirable Demonstrate potential for further development 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)