Job summary
Team Braunton is looking for a full and part time, Band 2, Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Braunton Ward is a 26 bed cardiology ward that specialises in heart failure. You will have opportunities to access local cardiology training and competencies as well as Trust wide development opportunities.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work alongside the Registered Nurses, providing high standards of care, whilst meeting the trust values. You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop all cardiac skills.
We provide a 24 hour, 7 day a week service for patients and therefore this role requires our staff to work a combination of days and nights including weekdays and weekends.
Main duties of the job
To Assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses, and other registered health care professionals.
To carry out care and other duties under direct supervision.
For candidates that don’t fully meet the qualifications being asked, we may be able to offer you the Health Care Support Worker program or the apprenticeship program
About us
We are a proud team who are able to provide you with experience and skills which will help to enhance your future career opportunities.
If you are looking for a career in cardiology, this is your chance to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team on Braunton Ward.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care (i.e washing, mouth care, toileting, feeding), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
Prioritise own tasks under the direction of a registered nurse.
To carry out temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure observations on patients. Recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
Undertake the escort of patients to theatre/ other departments under the direction of the registered nurse when deemed competent.
To support the nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting any concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
To work with other team members within the ward nursing philosophy to ensure high standards of nursing care are delivered.
To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/ further training to enhance and optimise his/ her role within the work area.
To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues.
To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
To assist with the general cleanliness and tidiness of the ward.
To assist patients with listing and packing of property on discharge or transfer.
To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy and the Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures, mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
Report untoward incidents, complaints and clinical emergencies to senior staff.
Facilitate new staff to the ward environment, both trained and untrained.
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Patients and their support network
- Ward Sisters/ Charge Nurses and all ward based nursing staff
- Matron
- Educational staff
- Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioners
- Infection Control Teal
- Consultants in area of responsibility
- Housekeeping and domestic staff
- Allied Health Professionals
- Portering staff
- Bank/ Agency nurses and health care assistants
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working with people
- Demonstrable experience working with people
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience working in a caring environment
- Health & Safety
- Proven knowledge of working with hospital/ clinical based systems
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C/4-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 1 in Maths and English
- NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 2 or definitive evidence of working towards – 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification)
- Demonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 2 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L2 course. Willing to undertake a competency based assessment at interview.
- Undertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Care Certificate training
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals
- Attention to detailoAccuracy
- Time management skills and the ability to work within demanding timeframes
- Organisational skills
- Able to communicate routine information that requires tact and persuasive skills, or where there may be barriers to understanding
- Be able to communicate in an open and effective way
- Be able to maintain clear and accurate records
- Ability to deal with complex and sensitive information, often in hostile circumstances
- Ability to deal with complex and sensitive information, often in hostile circumstances
- Ability to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Ability to work with national forums, inputting and verifying collated data in a timely and concise manner.
- Ability to manoeuvre medium to heavy loads, which could be in excess of 25kg, in varying locations
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: 21 May 2023
