Health Care Assistant • Nuneaton George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
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To apply for this position, you must have functional skills level 1 in maths and English or GCSE grade 3/D or above and these certificates would need to be provided at interview. Should you not be able to provide the above evidence at interview, please do let one of the team on the day know as you will be required to take a skills test. This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. #JoinTeamEliot Main duties of the job Main duties and Responsibilities patient care: In accordance with patients individual care plan, support patients to meet and maintain their hygiene needs, this may include actions such as: Undertake total hygiene needs for patientsAssist patients to wash and dressAssist patients to showerAssist patients with / undertake mouth care, c/o teeth / denturesAssist with / undertake care of hairAssist with / undertake nail careUndertake eye careAssist patients with / undertake shavingReporting and documentation of all patient care activities, to include improvement, deterioration and changes About us Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden, generous and subsidised on-site parking. Job description Job responsibilities We require enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work within our busy medical and surgical ward areas and urgent and emergency care which offer a variety of specialisms and opportunities. We have part-time and full-time vacancies available however commitment is required to cover all shifts, days/nights/weekends on a rotation basis George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is passionate about patient care. As part of our vision and values, we require all staff to behave in a way that demonstrates their commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients and through our recruitment and selection processes, we seek to test these skills and attributes in all candidates The successful candidate will be expected to complete the Care Certificate and a HCA Development programme at Level 2 / Level 3 depending upon experience as part of their role and must be committed to completion of these within the required time frame Please see attached job descriptions and personal specification for full details of role We also offer a full training programme which includes the following: One week formal HCA programme (Care Certificate) to enhance knowledge base and clinical skills; Local induction; Competency pack following HCA programme to build evidence of knowledge, skills and competence; Undertake a QCF/NVQ / Apprenticeship development programme; Support in practice/buddy system Successful short listed candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day. As part of the assessment day there will be a requirement to undertake Literacy and Numeracy assessment, followed by a scenario based interview. Job description Job responsibilities We require enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work within our busy medical and surgical ward areas and urgent and emergency care which offer a variety of specialisms and opportunities. We have part-time and full-time vacancies available however commitment is required to cover all shifts, days/nights/weekends on a rotation basis George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is passionate about patient care. As part of our vision and values, we require all staff to behave in a way that demonstrates their commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients and through our recruitment and selection processes, we seek to test these skills and attributes in all candidates The successful candidate will be expected to complete the Care Certificate and a HCA Development programme at Level 2 / Level 3 depending upon experience as part of their role and must be committed to completion of these within the required time frame Please see attached job descriptions and personal specification for full details of role We also offer a full training programme which includes the following: One week formal HCA programme (Care Certificate) to enhance knowledge base and clinical skills; Local induction; Competency pack following HCA programme to build evidence of knowledge, skills and competence; Undertake a QCF/NVQ / Apprenticeship development programme; Support in practice/buddy system Successful short listed candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day. As part of the assessment day there will be a requirement to undertake Literacy and Numeracy assessment, followed by a scenario based interview. Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of working in a healthcare environment Has an understanding of basic health care requirements Good standard of written English Desirable Acute hospital healthcare experience Qualification and Professional Training Essential GCSE Maths Grades A-D or equivalent GCSE English Grades A-D or equivalent Desirable Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care / Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support Basic IT Skills Functional Skills Numeracy Level 2 Functional Skills Literacy Level 2 Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times Has the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of working in a healthcare environment Has an understanding of basic health care requirements Good standard of written English Desirable Acute hospital healthcare experience Qualification and Professional Training Essential GCSE Maths Grades A-D or equivalent GCSE English Grades A-D or equivalent Desirable Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care / Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support Basic IT Skills Functional Skills Numeracy Level 2 Functional Skills Literacy Level 2 Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times Has the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 . 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. . Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship 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 . 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. . Employer details Employer name George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Address George Eliot Hospital College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Employer's website "}