About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Healthcare Assistant on - Duffy Suite Intermediate Care, which is a28 bedded facility based at St Helens hospital .
This role and will expose you to new experience; working within a multidisciplinary environment providing acute medical care and rehabilitation
As an important part of the team, you will be expected to work both independently and alongside your colleagues to provide the highest level of patient care.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated Healthcare Assistant with a passion for pro-active, Patient Centred Care. You must be dynamic, enthusiastic and well organised to blend well with an excellent team of Nursing, Therapy and Medical colleagues. The role is responsible for ensuring high quality; effective nursing and therapy interventions that is delivered to all patients admitted to our unit.
If you are the individual for this role and are also flexible, supportive and ready for an exciting new experience please apply.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the checking of the Adults' Barred Lists is required for this position.
Please note - This vacancy may close sooner than expected, should sufficient applications be received.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge. To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients. To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse. To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies. To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
About us
Mersey west Lancashire teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.
Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
Our latest achievements include:
Acute Trust of the Year - HSJ Awards November 2019 Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC - Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal) Best acute Trust in England for quality of care for the 3rdyear running (NHS Staff Survey) In the NHS Staff Survey 2020 the Trust scored the highest marks in the following areas;
Quality of care Staff engagement
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
.To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge. To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients. To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse. To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies. To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised. To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge. To report any untoward incidents/occurrences. To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism. To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAININGRESPONSIBILITIES
To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete. To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
Person Specification
Our Values Essential
We are Open We are Kind We are Inclusive
Qualifications Essential
Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Knowledge of personal care and related procedures Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats Good interpersonal skills Able to work within a team Able to accept direction and guidance Aware of own limitations Flexible in working hours Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change Reliable and professional Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations Inclusive and non-judgmental Punctual, motivated and committed Effective role model demonstrating Trust values Basic IT skills
Other Essential
Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention. Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address St Helens Hospital
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
WA9 3DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)