Opportunity to make a real impact on patients' lives every day.
Supportive and welcoming team atmosphere within the Acute Adult Division.
Comprehensive personal development plans created to support continuous learning.
Potential career advancement opportunities, including pathways to Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse positions.
Competitive benefits, including unsociable hours pay enhancements and generous holiday entitlements.
Access to on-site facilities like a gym and various NHS discounts.
Recognition of employees as valuable resources, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence in patient care.
The Healthcare Assistant role at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers a dynamic and impactful career in the Acute Adult Division. Candidates are encouraged to develop their skills in a supportive environment, aided by a dedicated education team and personalized development plans. The position requires effective communication with patients and their families, maintaining privacy and dignity, and delivering personal care. Responsibilities also include assisting with mobility, serving meals, and ensuring patient safety. This role offers opportunities for career progression, including pathways to become Nursing Associates or Registered Nurses.
The position is available for both full-time and part-time work, with a salary of £23,615 per year (pro rata), and benefits including generous holiday entitlement, unsociable hours pay enhancements, and access to various NHS schemes. The Trust prioritizes creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves and actively encourages applications from all sectors. A fundamental part of the role involves working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high standards of patient care while adhering to Trust values.
The position is available for both full-time and part-time work, with a salary of £23,615 per year (pro rata), and benefits including generous holiday entitlement, unsociable hours pay enhancements, and access to various NHS schemes. The Trust prioritizes creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves and actively encourages applications from all sectors. A fundamental part of the role involves working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high standards of patient care while adhering to Trust values.
Job Summary
Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same and you can make a real impact on other peoples lives.
An opportunity has arisen to join our welcoming and supportive teams within the Acute Adult Division at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our amazing staff make a significant difference to our patients every single day, striving to provide the best possible patient centred care.We are looking for motivated individuals who share our trust values, to come and work in a busy, demanding but highly rewarding career. You should have the ability and determination to learn and develop new skills, and are committed to continuous improvement and development.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli7e9P duties of the job
Previous experience is advantageous but not essential. The Trust is committed to your development and will create a dedicated personal development plan for you, to make sure you are fully supported. We have a dedicated education team who are committed to guide and nurture you through your career. They will be on hand to support and guide you in completing the Care Certificate, to ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake your new role.You will be assigned an assessor on the ward which you are based, who will support you as you embark upon your exciting journey at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst working alongside one our amazing teams, you will have the chance to develop and showcase these skills.Some of our HCAs have gone on to become Nursing Associates or Registered Nurses so the sky is the limit for you here in Bolton!
Our hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our staff work on a shift basis to ensure our patients receive the very best care at all times.
In Return, We Can Offer You:
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource and we are proud of the excellent levels of service our team provide. Our staff are motivated, passionate, enthusiastic and pride themselves on the care we give to our patients. We actively encourage our staff to think differently, be bold and innotive to improve our ways of working.
We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
We can't wait for you to join our team!
Date posted
09 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
241-HCA-JAN-25
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out a broad range of clinical duties, under the guidance of our registrants, including:
Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same and you can make a real impact on other peoples lives.
An opportunity has arisen to join our welcoming and supportive teams within the Acute Adult Division at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our amazing staff make a significant difference to our patients every single day, striving to provide the best possible patient centred care.We are looking for motivated individuals who share our trust values, to come and work in a busy, demanding but highly rewarding career. You should have the ability and determination to learn and develop new skills, and are committed to continuous improvement and development.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli7e9P duties of the job
Previous experience is advantageous but not essential. The Trust is committed to your development and will create a dedicated personal development plan for you, to make sure you are fully supported. We have a dedicated education team who are committed to guide and nurture you through your career. They will be on hand to support and guide you in completing the Care Certificate, to ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake your new role.You will be assigned an assessor on the ward which you are based, who will support you as you embark upon your exciting journey at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst working alongside one our amazing teams, you will have the chance to develop and showcase these skills.Some of our HCAs have gone on to become Nursing Associates or Registered Nurses so the sky is the limit for you here in Bolton!
Our hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our staff work on a shift basis to ensure our patients receive the very best care at all times.
In Return, We Can Offer You:
- Unsociable hours pay enhancements
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS service)
- Eligibility for our NHS Car lease scheme
- Eligibility for our NHS Technology Scheme
- Access to on-site Gymnasium
- Various NHS Discounts
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource and we are proud of the excellent levels of service our team provide. Our staff are motivated, passionate, enthusiastic and pride themselves on the care we give to our patients. We actively encourage our staff to think differently, be bold and innotive to improve our ways of working.
We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
We can't wait for you to join our team!
Date posted
09 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
241-HCA-JAN-25
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out a broad range of clinical duties, under the guidance of our registrants, including:
- Establishing a professional rapport with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues.
- To have a good understanding of the complex needs of your patients.
- Communicate effectively with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues.
- Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
- Delivering personal care including assisting patients with their elimination needs.
- Have full understanding of a patients mobility abilities and provide assistance when required.
- Providing support to patients who require enhanced care.
- To assist patients, where necessary by the use of appropriate aids/appliance, to achieve physical comfort. This will involve the safe moving and handling of patients to varying degrees dependant on their condition and care needs.
- Serve meals and drinks to patients, and assist patients with their nutritional needs.
- Bed making, correct disposal of linen and waste.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of the care to be evaluated and accurate records maintained.
- Contribute to patient safety.
- Work collaboratively with your colleagues, to deliver high standards of patient care.
- Work within the limitations of your own competence and scope of practice, seeking assistance when required.
- Actively provide support and reassurance to patients and their relatives.
- Act as an advocate for your patients.
- Report and escalate any concern regarding patient care.
- Ensure safekeeping of patient's property and valuables within Trust guidelines
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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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