About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting to the below wards:
Chelmer ward - 1 full time permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the Adult Inpatient Service at the Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow.
It is a requirement of this position to participate in a flexible rostering arrangement to provide 24-hour care, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.
Please note this vacancy requires a face-to-face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face-to-face interview need not apply.
This may close early if enough applications are received.
Main duties of the job
To assist the professional team in providing care for patients in an in-patient environment. Under supervision of qualified team member, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care. The post-holder will be required to work from time to time without direct supervision. It is a requirement of this position to participate in a flexible rostering arrangement to provide 24-hour care.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication. Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities
To maintain effective relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team, Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations. To fulfil the role of Co-Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician. To deliver planned care to service users identified by the nominated professional. Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patients health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse , temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening ( after appropriate training). Assist senior staff in the planning and delivery of therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area. To maintain effective relationships with patients, their relatives and other carers. Please see job description for full duties for this role.
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations across our area. One such example of our collaborative work is our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University Hospital Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) which will model a one workforce cross system approach to the recruitment, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants (HCA).
The successful candidate for this post will be required to attend ourone-week (5 days - Monday to Friday) face to face induction HCA Academy Induction Programme at our MSE ICB Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital, Crescent Dr, Shenfield, Brentwood CM15 8DR.
This will be followed by another 5 days Monday Friday EPUT corporate / mandatory training induction. EPUT induction will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery.
Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their career and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. More information will be provided to the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications Essential
NVQ Level II Direct Care
Desirable
Literate in IT/Computer Skills Experience in participating in the assessment of clients' needs.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a health care setting
Desirable
Experience of working in adults mental health services
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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Derwent Centre
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)