Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job summary

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

As a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant on a 16-bedded rehabilitation ward, you will work as an important member of the multidisciplinary team, providing compassionate, person-centred care and support to patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.

You will assist patients with their daily care needs, including personal hygiene, nutrition and hydration, mobility, repositioning and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Working under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will encourage patients to participate in their care and develop greater independence wherever possible.

The role involves building positive relationships with patients, relatives and carers, supporting patients with dignity, kindness and respect, and recognising and reporting any changes in their condition or wellbeing to the appropriate member of the team.

You will contribute to a positive ward environment by working collaboratively with nurses, therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. This is a rewarding role for someone who is caring, compassionate, reliable and motivated to make a positive difference to patients as they recover, rebuild their confidence and work towards returning to greater independence.

Main duties of the job

• Provide compassionate, respectful and person-centred care to patients, carers and relatives, helping to ensure every patient receives high-quality care and support at all times.
• Assist patients with essential activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, dressing and repositioning, under the supervision and guidance of a trained nurse.
• Support patients with dignity, kindness and patience, helping them to feel safe, comfortable and valued throughout their care.
• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team to contribute to the overall wellbeing and positive experience of patients.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description
Job responsibilities

For information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Be willing to undertake further training and development i.e venepuncture, ECG recording, recording observations, monitoring blood sugars.

Desirable

• To possess a health related NVQ qualification or demonstrate willingness to work towards one.

Experience

Essential

• To demonstrate an understanding of provision of nursing care.

Desirable

• To act in a responsible manner.
• To have experience of working in a health care environment.

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Must be flexible
• Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Show commitment to providing high standards of care.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Be willing to undertake further training and development i.e venepuncture, ECG recording, recording observations, monitoring blood sugars.

Desirable

• To possess a health related NVQ qualification or demonstrate willingness to work towards one.

Experience

Essential

• To demonstrate an understanding of provision of nursing care.

Desirable

• To act in a responsible manner.
• To have experience of working in a health care environment.

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Must be flexible
• Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Show commitment to providing high standards of care.

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 .

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. .

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Whitby Hospital

Spring Hill

Whitby

YO21 1DP

United Kingdom

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