Job summary
Senior Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) Emergency Department
An exciting opportunity to work in the Emergency Department as a Senior Healthcare Assistant.
We have full time vacancy available for motivated Healthcare Assistants to join the Emergency Department team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursing team in the day to day provision of patient care.
Main duties of the job
If you enjoy working in a busy, demanding environment and are able to work on your own initiative then this may be the job for you.
Cannulation, Venepuncture, Catheterisation and recording of ECG skills are essential. Training and support will be offered if required.
About us
At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential
- Sound knowledge in numeracy skills
- Sound knowledge in literacy skills
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health Care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of caring for people who are acutely unwell for a minimum of 1 year with an emergency setting
- Understanding of the role of the Senior Health Care Assistant
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of ability to provide cascade training to a group of staff
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.
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.
Closing Date: 10 May 2023
