About this role
Job summary Senior Healthcare Assistant - Ward 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and hard working Healthcare Assistants to join Ward 5 team . If you enjoy working in a busy and acute General Surgical environment this job will be of a personal interest to you.
Ward 5 is a 30 bedded ward which accommodates both male and female patients. We have 4 bays of 6 patients and 1 bay of 3 patients with 3 side rooms. The ward's speciality is General Surgery. We care for a wide range of patients with differing surgical issues including elective surgery therefore have a broad knowledge base in the general surgical sector of nursing. Training will be provided with reference to any specific requirements within our speciality.
Main duties of the job
To assist and support registered staff in the delivery of high quality, individualised, dignified and compassionate care to patients. To contribute to the effective running of the department by concentrating on tasks that directly support the needs of the patient and assist their journey, prioritising as required. To work under the supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner at all times, working within the parameters of their competence, communicating and documenting appropriately ensuring relevant information is communicated to other members of the multidisciplinary team in a professional and timely manner. The ability to work to a high standard at all times, influencing and role modelling patient centred care. Individuals must be willing to undertake the care certificate training programme. Bank Staff will have a maximum of 6 months to complete the care certificate and other staff will be expected to complete this within a maximum of 12 weeks.
The role requires the individual to recognise and adopt the National 6 C's which are Care, Compassion, Communication, Commitment, Competence and Courage.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at the James Paget University Hospital!
Our staff are friendly and welcoming, listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts Values and Behaviour's
You must adhere to the James Paget University Hospital's Trust Values and Behavior's and incorporate the 6 C's into your practice. We value each person as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
The department is actively committed to looking at ways to improve the patient and staff experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in the treatment they receive, and our staff feel valued, listened to and supported.
We value individuals and encourage you to get the most out of your personal development and career, which in turn supports the hospital in delivering high quality healthcare.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy Care certificate or equivalent
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or willing to undertake a Level 3 apprenticeship in Senior Healthcare Support
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Experience of working in a health, social or residential care setting To demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge Ability to work in a multi-agency team Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns Inpatient services/community/ social or residential services Ability to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
Desirable
Previous care experience within an NHS environment
Qualities Essential
Demonstrate collaboration Demonstrates professionalism and integrity Able to communicate clearly and compassionately Is confident to speak up when things are not right
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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)