About this role
Job summary
We have Healthcare Assistant position in our busy and thriving Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward working at Stoke Mandeville Hospital as part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
1. Ensure the safety of patients at all times and report any hazards.
2. Adhere to the Trust policy to deliver safe and compassionate care to our patients.
3. Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living such as washing, dressing, feeding of patients on the ward.
4. Participate actively in maintain the bays and equipments clean and tidy and correctly stored.
4. Report faulty equipment in need of repair
5. Report to staff nurse, nurse in charge, ward sister.
6. Maintain a clear and costumer centered communication with patients and their families.
7. Answer patient call-bells and take appropriate action.
8. Answer telephone in the correct manner and take messages as appropriate.
9. Assist in the general cleanliness and tidiness of ward area including kitchen, sluice and storerooms.
10. Following appropriate training and when deemed competent, use equipment within own department at the direction of nurse in charge.
11. Participate in an annual performance review.
12. Understand the importance of fire precautions and is aware of hospital policy regarding emergency procedures for example fire, cardiac arrest and major incident.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.
Desirable
Experience of providing person centred care.
Education, Qualifications & Training Desirable
Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English) Care Certificate/working towards
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential
An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy. Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patient's and colleagues, whilst having a professional approach. Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work. Good verbal and written English communication skills. The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients. A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting. Willingness to undertake the mentorship of new Nursing Assistants after 12 months in post. Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures. An appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion and how this influences how care is provided to patients. A willingness to provide the highest standards of patient care including personal care. Ability to work as part of a team Good understanding of care needs relevant to patient's in a hospital setting to include: Eating and drinking, Dignity and respect, Communication/conflict resolution, Handwashing and infection control, Hygiene needs, Safeguarding Understands the limit and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they are trained to do. Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when the situation is beyond their scope of practice.
BEHAVIOURS & VALUES Essential
Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service. Works effectively as a team. Is of good health and good character Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff. Always acts with honesty and integrity. Professional approach. Displays BHT Values
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.
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)