Job summary
Thank you for your interest in working for The Mid Yorkshire
Hospitals NHS Trust as a Healthcare Assistant.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to personally make a
difference to our patients lives and the lives of their carers and relatives
every single day. Our Healthcare Assistants work at the heart of our
multidisciplinary teams who support our patients by assisting the Registered
Nurses in planning, delivering and evaluating care. This will require you: to
be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both
verbally and in writing; to share our commitment to maintaining high standards
in everything we do; and to demonstrate that you can work effectively within a
team that behaves in accordance with our values.
The roles are varied and busy as you will be working a variety
of shifts including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. We will
support you to achieve full training for your core duties including achievement
of a national Care Certificate, and we will support your continued development.
To be eligible to work as a Trainee Healthcare Assistant, we expect that
you hold a BTEC Level 3 in a Health-related subject or equivalent qualification, e.g. Access, 'A' Level etc and Level 1 in Functional Skills/Key
Skills in Numeracy and English.
Main duties of the job
You will need previous experience in a health care setting. It is
essential that within your application you are able to demonstrate an
understanding of the role and responsibilities, able to prove how you develop
and maintain working relationships along with basic understanding of the needs
of the patient. Please refer to the person specification included in the job
description.
We are offering a guaranteed interview to any student at an education provider within the immediate geographic footprint of the Trust, who has their Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English and has either just completed, or is predicted to achieve this summer, their BTEC level 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Monday 20th November 2023
- Thursday 30th November 2023
- Thursday 7th December 2023
- Thursday 14th December 2023
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
In line with this, we welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care need.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- At the direction of the Registered Nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, using a wide range of clinical skills.
- Participate in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Assist in all aspects of personnel hygiene and toileting needs of patients.
- Assist with the service of meals and the feeding of patients as needed.
- Assist with the safe moving, handling and mobilisation of patients.
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of patient care.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers/family.
- Preserve clients privacy and dignity at all times.
- Following appropriate training and education, supervision and completion of competencies. Monitor patients vital signs, including immediate post operative, during blood transfusion and the monitoring of blood glucose levels.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
- Participate in the maintenance of accurate records of care.
- Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patients needs are met.
- Provide escorts for patients and undertake transfer of patients as directed.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
- Maintain health, safety, security and report any concerns regarding patient care.
- Report any incidents, complaints or accidents to the Nurse in charge.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- Attend and participate in team, ward and unit meetings.
- Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
- Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of ward environment.
- Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
- Assist with the induction of new Health Care Assistants.
- Attend mandatory in-service training programmes, including moving and handling, fire etc.
- Fulfil the role of associate link nurse.
- Maintain up to date skills and knowledge.
- Act as patient advocate at all times. Ensure the privacy and dignity of each patient.
- Clarify patients comprehension of consultation and refer to qualified staff if required.
- Be present or deal with frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events, e.g. breaking of bad news.
- Provide relevant written and verbal information as directed and participate in any research projects approved by the organisation.
- Assisting with personal carers of patients in relation to toileting and moving and handling.
- Maintain a professional working relationship will all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- The post holder will maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information unless authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to the Sister/Nurse in charge.
- Report to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge all untoward occurrences, comments and complaints from patients and visitors.
- Observe and report any changes in a patients condition to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge.
- Participate in the provision of beverages and refreshments.
- Recognise and report defects in buildings and equipment to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge or other relevant personnel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- At the direction of the Registered Nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, using a wide range of clinical skills.
- Participate in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Assist in all aspects of personnel hygiene and toileting needs of patients.
- Assist with the service of meals and the feeding of patients as needed.
- Assist with the safe moving, handling and mobilisation of patients.
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of patient care.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers/family.
- Preserve clients privacy and dignity at all times.
- Following appropriate training and education, supervision and completion of competencies. Monitor patients vital signs, including immediate post operative, during blood transfusion and the monitoring of blood glucose levels.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
- Participate in the maintenance of accurate records of care.
- Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patients needs are met.
- Provide escorts for patients and undertake transfer of patients as directed.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
- Maintain health, safety, security and report any concerns regarding patient care.
- Report any incidents, complaints or accidents to the Nurse in charge.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- Attend and participate in team, ward and unit meetings.
- Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
- Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of ward environment.
- Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
- Assist with the induction of new Health Care Assistants.
- Attend mandatory in-service training programmes, including moving and handling, fire etc.
- Fulfil the role of associate link nurse.
- Maintain up to date skills and knowledge.
- Act as patient advocate at all times. Ensure the privacy and dignity of each patient.
- Clarify patients comprehension of consultation and refer to qualified staff if required.
- Be present or deal with frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events, e.g. breaking of bad news.
- Provide relevant written and verbal information as directed and participate in any research projects approved by the organisation.
- Assisting with personal carers of patients in relation to toileting and moving and handling.
- Maintain a professional working relationship will all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- The post holder will maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information unless authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to the Sister/Nurse in charge.
- Report to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge all untoward occurrences, comments and complaints from patients and visitors.
- Observe and report any changes in a patients condition to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge.
- Participate in the provision of beverages and refreshments.
- Recognise and report defects in buildings and equipment to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge or other relevant personnel.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- I strive to do things right first time, every time. I make first impressions count by being professional in my appearance, communication, body language and attitude. I will aim to give the standard of care or service I would expect for myself or my relative and ask myself, would I be happy with this? I will take responsibility for my actions and ensure I follow Trust policies and procedures I will protect the privacy and dignity of patients, service users and colleagues. I regularly seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous patient care experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to: Prioritise tasks Develop and maintain positive working relationships Basic understanding of the needs of the patient
Desirable
- To continue personal/professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 in a Health-related subject or equivalent qualification, e.g. Access, A Level etc. Level 1 Functional Skills in Numeracy and English
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of importance of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Awareness of patient care.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written) Enthusiastic Adaptable and flexible Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally Understands confidentiality requirements
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- I strive to do things right first time, every time. I make first impressions count by being professional in my appearance, communication, body language and attitude. I will aim to give the standard of care or service I would expect for myself or my relative and ask myself, would I be happy with this? I will take responsibility for my actions and ensure I follow Trust policies and procedures I will protect the privacy and dignity of patients, service users and colleagues. I regularly seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous patient care experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to: Prioritise tasks Develop and maintain positive working relationships Basic understanding of the needs of the patient
Desirable
- To continue personal/professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 in a Health-related subject or equivalent qualification, e.g. Access, A Level etc. Level 1 Functional Skills in Numeracy and English
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of importance of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Awareness of patient care.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written) Enthusiastic Adaptable and flexible Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally Understands confidentiality requirements
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
