About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Minor Injury Unit at Kidderminster Treatment Centre. Kidderminster MIU is a busy department open from 8am until 10pm, seven days a week, seeing over 26,000 patients a year.
We are seeking an individual to join our friendly well-established team. The job role requires a friendly, dedicated individual who will work as a Health Care Assistant, helping the Emergency Nurse Practitioners provide care and treatments to the patients attending MIU and manning the reception desk.
The post is part-time (12hrs pw). Flexibility is required to cover a Shift pattern of 7.30am- 8pm and 10am -10.30pm, over weekdays and weekends.
If you need any further information please contact Vic Ellis - Ward Manager or Nicky Worton on 01562 513039.
Main duties of the job
The role includes:
Taking patient vital sign observations.
Completing ECG's.
Application of plaster of paris and dressings - under the supervision and direction of the Nurse Practitioners.
Basic life support.
Administrative duties.
Cleaning and stock rotation.
Answering the telephones and manning the reception desk, outside of the receptionist's working hours.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Assistants role in The Minor Injury Unit is a combination of Reception/Clerical responsibilities and delivering safe effective nursing care for all patients within their competency range.
Undertake clinical procedures following assessment of competencies under direct supervision of Emergency Nurse Practitioners including application of plaster of paris and dressings.
Carry out delegated nursing care including observations of patients.
Welcome patients into MIU and book them onto the required IT systems.
Adhere to all trust policies and procedures.
Report and communicate effectively with other staff members, patients and relatives.
Ensure confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients always.
Assist and participate in activities to meet occupational needs of patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of education including Maths and English. NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
Desirable
NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care. First Aid Qualification. ECG, Venepuncture.
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in a Health Care environment. Experience of working with vulnerable patients.
Desirable
Previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in an Acute Hospital. Experience in A&E or MIU. Experience of working with paediatric patients.
Skills and knowledge. Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills. Good standard of IT. Understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
Knowledge of health and safety in a health care environment. Prior knowledge of Sunrise & PAS IT systems.
Personal Qualities Essential
Good team working skills. Professional image and attitude. Able to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Kidderminster MIU
Kidderminster Treatment Centre
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)