Healthcare Assistant - Discharge Lounge inHuddersfield inHuddersfield PUBLISHED SAT 12 APR 2025
Opportunity to make a real difference by supporting patients during their discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home.
Dynamic and fast-paced work environment that offers daily challenges and variety, keeping the role engaging.
Collaborative setting where you work closely with a diverse healthcare team, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Enhancement of IT skills through regular use of electronic health records, patient documentation, and online booking systems.
Involvement in patient interaction and customer service, allowing the development of strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The chance to be part of a reputable NHS foundation trust that prioritizes quality care and community needs.
Access to ongoing training and development opportunities within a large organisation that values staff growth and wellbeing.
Are you a compassionate individual with a knack for teamwork and communication? Join our dedicated team as a Healthcare Assistant in the Discharge Lounge at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. In this rewarding role, you will support patients on their journey home, ensuring they receive everything they need for a smooth discharge. Ideal for women who genuinely care about making a difference, this position requires you to be adaptable, use your initiative, and provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Your day will involve assisting with patient hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, while also harnessing your IT skills for vital patient documentation and transport bookings. You will be at the heart of communication, liaising with families, care homes, and community teams to ensure every patient's needs are met. Join us at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, where over 6,500 staff members come together to provide compassionate care in our hospitals and local communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and are keen to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Sister Katherine Stubbington or Sister Lisa Watson at 01484 355233 for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.
Your day will involve assisting with patient hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, while also harnessing your IT skills for vital patient documentation and transport bookings. You will be at the heart of communication, liaising with families, care homes, and community teams to ensure every patient's needs are met. Join us at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, where over 6,500 staff members come together to provide compassionate care in our hospitals and local communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and are keen to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Sister Katherine Stubbington or Sister Lisa Watson at 01484 355233 for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.
Opportunity to make a real difference by supporting patients during their discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home.
Dynamic and fast-paced work environment that offers daily challenges and variety, keeping the role engaging.
Collaborative setting where you work closely with a diverse healthcare team, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Enhancement of IT skills through regular use of electronic health records, patient documentation, and online booking systems.
Involvement in patient interaction and customer service, allowing the development of strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The chance to be part of a reputable NHS foundation trust that prioritizes quality care and community needs.
Access to ongoing training and development opportunities within a large organisation that values staff growth and wellbeing.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team on the Discharge Lounge at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, use their own initiative and work well within a team.
You must be computer literate and have excellent communication skills and customer service.
The discharge lounge is a fast paced, ever changing environment with a diverse clientele on a day to day basis.
For any additional information or to arrange a visit, please contact Sister Katherine Stubbington or Sister Lisa Watson on
Collecting patients from a variety of departments on the day of discharge, meeting the hygiene needs of patients, supporting with nutrition and hydration, assisting with mobility.
There is a variety of IT and computer work involved within the role For example, patient documentation, online booking of transport, information gathering from online patient records.
Other main duties include communication with families, care homes and community teams both verbally and electronically.
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katherine Stubbington Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Lisa Watson
Sister
The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, use their own initiative and work well within a team.
You must be computer literate and have excellent communication skills and customer service.
The discharge lounge is a fast paced, ever changing environment with a diverse clientele on a day to day basis.
For any additional information or to arrange a visit, please contact Sister Katherine Stubbington or Sister Lisa Watson on
Collecting patients from a variety of departments on the day of discharge, meeting the hygiene needs of patients, supporting with nutrition and hydration, assisting with mobility.
There is a variety of IT and computer work involved within the role For example, patient documentation, online booking of transport, information gathering from online patient records.
Other main duties include communication with families, care homes and community teams both verbally and electronically.
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katherine Stubbington Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Lisa Watson
Sister
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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