Health Care Support Worker inNuneaton inNuneaton PUBLISHED 11 JUN 2024
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust rkbbQL5
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The Healthcare Assistant will primarily work within one ward are / Directorate, on occasions to Meet service needs and requirements the Healthcare Assistant will be required to work anywhere within The Trust.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join
#TeamEliot.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren't as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.
We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification- apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel.
Job overview
Job Tile-Health Care Support Worker
Hours per week-Part Time/Full Time
Permanent
Salary £22,383.00
Closing Date: 12th June 2024
Interview Date: 2nd July 2024
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.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant will be an integral member of the ward/department team responsible for the delivery of fundamental care to patients in a safe, caring and compassionate manner under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse/she must never undertake duties for which he/she is neither qualified nor trained to perform.
The Healthcare Assistant will primarily work within one ward are / Directorate, on occasions to Meet service needs and requirements the Healthcare Assistant will be required to work anywhere within The Trust. The Healthcare Assistant will work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to '
excel at patient care'
taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Should you require any further information please contact Natalie Coleman on 024 7686351351 Ext 4256
We offer a range of impressive benefits: pension, 27 days minimum annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site nursery, white goods scheme, staff awards, buying and selling annual leave, on site bus stop.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description & Person Specification attached as these are too detailed to add into this section.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 3 GCSE Grades A-D must include English and Maths
- Key Skills / Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 1.
Desirable criteria
- Key Skills / Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 2.
- Basic IT Skills.
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support.
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment (at least six months experience).
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written.
Desirable criteria
- Has an understanding of infection prevention within a care setting.
- Has an understanding of basic health care requirements
- Has an understanding/awareness of the Data Protection Act
- Acute hospital healthcare experience.
Please note:
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC.
The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.
All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner.
Other:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.
In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- JD Band 2 HCSW Endoscopy (PDF, 616.3KB)
- PS Band 2 HCSW Endoscopy (PDF, 312.6KB)
- Functional Requirement Form (PDF, 648.5KB)
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join
#TeamEliot.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren't as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.
We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification- apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel.
Job overview
Job Tile-Health Care Support Worker
Hours per week-Part Time/Full Time
Permanent
Salary £22,383.00
Closing Date: 12th June 2024
Interview Date: 2nd July 2024
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.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant will be an integral member of the ward/department team responsible for the delivery of fundamental care to patients in a safe, caring and compassionate manner under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse/she must never undertake duties for which he/she is neither qualified nor trained to perform.
The Healthcare Assistant will primarily work within one ward are / Directorate, on occasions to Meet service needs and requirements the Healthcare Assistant will be required to work anywhere within The Trust. The Healthcare Assistant will work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to '
excel at patient care'
taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Should you require any further information please contact Natalie Coleman on 024 7686351351 Ext 4256
We offer a range of impressive benefits: pension, 27 days minimum annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site nursery, white goods scheme, staff awards, buying and selling annual leave, on site bus stop.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description & Person Specification attached as these are too detailed to add into this section.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Please note:
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC.
The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.
All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner.
Other:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.
In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join
#TeamEliot.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren't as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.
We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification- apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel.
Job overview
Job Tile-Health Care Support Worker
Hours per week-Part Time/Full Time
Permanent
Salary £22,383.00
Closing Date: 12th June 2024
Interview Date: 2nd July 2024
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.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant will be an integral member of the ward/department team responsible for the delivery of fundamental care to patients in a safe, caring and compassionate manner under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse/she must never undertake duties for which he/she is neither qualified nor trained to perform.
The Healthcare Assistant will primarily work within one ward are / Directorate, on occasions to Meet service needs and requirements the Healthcare Assistant will be required to work anywhere within The Trust. The Healthcare Assistant will work under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to '
excel at patient care'
taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Should you require any further information please contact Natalie Coleman on 024 7686351351 Ext 4256
We offer a range of impressive benefits: pension, 27 days minimum annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site nursery, white goods scheme, staff awards, buying and selling annual leave, on site bus stop.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description & Person Specification attached as these are too detailed to add into this section.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 3 GCSE Grades A-D must include English and Maths
- Key Skills / Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 1.
Desirable criteria
- Key Skills / Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 2.
- Basic IT Skills.
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support.
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment (at least six months experience).
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written.
Desirable criteria
- Has an understanding of infection prevention within a care setting.
- Has an understanding of basic health care requirements
- Has an understanding/awareness of the Data Protection Act
- Acute hospital healthcare experience.
Please note:
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC.
The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.
All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner.
Other:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.
In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- JD Band 2 HCSW Endoscopy (PDF, 616.3KB)
- PS Band 2 HCSW Endoscopy (PDF, 312.6KB)
- Functional Requirement Form (PDF, 648.5KB)
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To work as a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) in the UK, you need a combination of interpersonal, practical, and administrative skills. Specific requirements may vary depending on the setting (e.g., hospitals, community care, residential homes), but generally, the following skills and qualities are important:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Active listening and clear verbal/written communication.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the needs and feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and encouragement.
3. Personal Care Skills:
- Experience or ability to assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Understanding of infection control and hygiene standards.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and follow directions from nurses and other professionals.
5. Observation Skills:
- Keen observational skills to recognize changes in patients' conditions and report them accurately.
6. Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain records.
7. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to think critically and adapt to changing situations or patient needs.
8. Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with healthcare technology and equipment, such as monitoring devices or electronic health records.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: While formal qualifications may not always be necessary, GCSEs in English, mathematics, and science can be beneficial.
- Training and Certification: Completing relevant training courses or certifications (e.g., Care Certificate) can enhance your employability.
- Experience: Previous experience in care settings, whether voluntary or paid, can be advantageous.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience and Resilience: Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and manage the demands of the role.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Respect for Diversity: Understanding and valuing the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients and colleagues.
Continuous Professional Development:
Engaging in continuous training and development can help you keep up with best practices and improve your skill set. Many employers offer further training and opportunities for career progression.
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