Healthcare Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 13

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Customer Relations
Healthcare

Requirements

Evidence of general education, eg GCSE's or equivalent functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
Previous experience of dealing with the general public
Care Certificate
Experience in a UK care setting
Ability to communicate clearly
Basic numeracy and literacy
Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust

Responsibilities

To also include, but not limited to as a non-registered care worker:
Carrying out assigned tasks as part of clinical team in support of registered nurses
Undertake some aspects of care provision without direct supervision. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients.
Always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
To assist members of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain patient’s fundamental needs and ensure patient safety.
To carry out duties in support and under supervision of a registered nurse or Nursing Associate.
To participate in direct patient care and other general duties within the clinical area employed.
To provide support and leadership to care assistants and assist with a range of both clinical and non-clinical duties.
To assist with a range of non-clinical duties.
Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative.
Mentor and support new to care and Health Care Support Workers on the care certificate and to be a ‘buddy’ to any new starters.
To ensure that patients’ receive high quality clinical care and experience an excellent patient experience whilst using our Trust services, respecting customs, and religious beliefs at all times.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
To care for enhanced care observation patients as required, under the Trust’s ‘Assessment, Observation and 1:1 Engagement for General Adults, Children and Young People Policy’. This may involve fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of a Mental Health Care Assistant delivering enhanced care observation, once MHCA related training study days have been attended.
To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Health Care Assistant position?

The position is a 12-month Fixed Term vacancy to cover maternity leave.

What are the main responsibilities of the Health Care Assistant role?

The main responsibilities include supporting registered nurses, providing direct patient care, assisting with clinical and non-clinical duties, and promoting patient dignity and safety.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Essential qualifications include evidence of general education (e.g., GCSEs or equivalent functional skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy) and a Care Certificate.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Yes, previous experience in a UK care setting and dealing with the general public is required.

Is it mandatory to complete a self-assessment form for candidates without a Care Certificate?

Yes, it is mandatory to complete and return the self-assessment form 48 hours prior to the interview.

Are there any restrictions for applicants requiring visa sponsorship?

Yes, there are restrictions based on the minimum salary threshold, the role's inclusion on the Immigration Salary List, and the role's qualifications which should not be below RQF Level 6.

What type of shifts can a Health Care Assistant expect to work?

A Health Care Assistant should be willing to work full shift patterns, including early, late, night shifts, as well as weekends and bank holidays.

Is a high level of English language proficiency required for this role?

Yes, a high level of spoken and written English language is required for this front-facing clinical role.

Will the Health Care Assistant receive training and development opportunities?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offers first-class development opportunities for all staff, including various training programs.

Can I apply if I am currently outside of the UK?

No, you must currently be in the UK and have experience working in a UK healthcare setting as an HCA to apply for this role.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.