Healthcare Assistant - Hascombe Ward inGuildford inGuildford PUBLISHED 21 MAY 2024
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Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust.
Job summaryTo assist in the provision of high quality care to paediatric patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the nursing team.
Demonstrate a range of skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the department at all times.
Main duties of the job
To provide care to all the paediatric patients & families under the guidance of the registered nurses within Hascombe ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - www.jobsincare.com/job/jrRM440x description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join Hascombe Ward as a Paediatric Support Worker and help develop this exciting new role supporting the nursing team. Hascombe Ward consists of 23 beds inpatient beds and a busy Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) caring for babies and children up to the age of 19yrs. We cover a variety of specialities including general paediatric medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, ENT and maxillofacial.
Your role will be to assist the nursing staff in caring for children and families on PAU and Hascombe Ward, ensuring the smooth flow of patients in both areas of the ward environment. This will include skills such as taking observations, basic patient assessment and cannulation/phlebotomy and we will support you to gain these skills. You must be able to work as a member of a team, but also be able to prioritise and organise your workload and adapt to changing circumstances. We envisage this role to be a day time role, working weekdays.
Please contact Senior Sister Susan Winney on ext 4for any further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join Hascombe Ward as a Paediatric Support Worker and help develop this exciting new role supporting the nursing team. Hascombe Ward consists of 23 beds inpatient beds and a busy Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) caring for babies and children up to the age of 19yrs. We cover a variety of specialities including general paediatric medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, ENT and maxillofacial.
Your role will be to assist the nursing staff in caring for children and families on PAU and Hascombe Ward, ensuring the smooth flow of patients in both areas of the ward environment. This will include skills such as taking observations, basic patient assessment and cannulation/phlebotomy and we will support you to gain these skills. You must be able to work as a member of a team, but also be able to prioritise and organise your workload and adapt to changing circumstances. We envisage this role to be a day time role, working weekdays.
Please contact Senior Sister Susan Winney on ext 4for any further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care certificate
- NVQ level 3 or demonstrate equivalent level of experience in paediatrics
- Venepucture competency or willingness to undertake this as part of the role
Essential
- Experience working in a team
- Experience in paediatrics or working with children and young people
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in children & basic medical terminology
- Experience of training or supervising others
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care certificate
- NVQ level 3 or demonstrate equivalent level of experience in paediatrics
- Venepucture competency or willingness to undertake this as part of the role
Essential
- Experience working in a team
- Experience in paediatrics or working with children and young people
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in children & basic medical terminology
- Experience of training or supervising others
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
Job summary
To assist in the provision of high quality care to paediatric patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the nursing team.
Demonstrate a range of skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the department at all times.
Main duties of the job
To provide care to all the paediatric patients & families under the guidance of the registered nurses within Hascombe ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - www.jobsincare.com/job/jrRM440x description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join Hascombe Ward as a Paediatric Support Worker and help develop this exciting new role supporting the nursing team. Hascombe Ward consists of 23 beds inpatient beds and a busy Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) caring for babies and children up to the age of 19yrs. We cover a variety of specialities including general paediatric medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, ENT and maxillofacial.
Your role will be to assist the nursing staff in caring for children and families on PAU and Hascombe Ward, ensuring the smooth flow of patients in both areas of the ward environment. This will include skills such as taking observations, basic patient assessment and cannulation/phlebotomy and we will support you to gain these skills. You must be able to work as a member of a team, but also be able to prioritise and organise your workload and adapt to changing circumstances. We envisage this role to be a day time role, working weekdays.
Please contact Senior Sister Susan Winney on ext 4for any further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join Hascombe Ward as a Paediatric Support Worker and help develop this exciting new role supporting the nursing team. Hascombe Ward consists of 23 beds inpatient beds and a busy Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) caring for babies and children up to the age of 19yrs. We cover a variety of specialities including general paediatric medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, ENT and maxillofacial.
Your role will be to assist the nursing staff in caring for children and families on PAU and Hascombe Ward, ensuring the smooth flow of patients in both areas of the ward environment. This will include skills such as taking observations, basic patient assessment and cannulation/phlebotomy and we will support you to gain these skills. You must be able to work as a member of a team, but also be able to prioritise and organise your workload and adapt to changing circumstances. We envisage this role to be a day time role, working weekdays.
Please contact Senior Sister Susan Winney on ext 4for any further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
To assist in the provision of high quality care to paediatric patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the nursing team.
Demonstrate a range of skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the department at all times.
Main duties of the job
To provide care to all the paediatric patients & families under the guidance of the registered nurses within Hascombe ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - www.jobsincare.com/job/jrRM440x description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join Hascombe Ward as a Paediatric Support Worker and help develop this exciting new role supporting the nursing team. Hascombe Ward consists of 23 beds inpatient beds and a busy Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) caring for babies and children up to the age of 19yrs. We cover a variety of specialities including general paediatric medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, ENT and maxillofacial.
Your role will be to assist the nursing staff in caring for children and families on PAU and Hascombe Ward, ensuring the smooth flow of patients in both areas of the ward environment. This will include skills such as taking observations, basic patient assessment and cannulation/phlebotomy and we will support you to gain these skills. You must be able to work as a member of a team, but also be able to prioritise and organise your workload and adapt to changing circumstances. We envisage this role to be a day time role, working weekdays.
Please contact Senior Sister Susan Winney on ext 4for any further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join Hascombe Ward as a Paediatric Support Worker and help develop this exciting new role supporting the nursing team. Hascombe Ward consists of 23 beds inpatient beds and a busy Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) caring for babies and children up to the age of 19yrs. We cover a variety of specialities including general paediatric medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, ENT and maxillofacial.
Your role will be to assist the nursing staff in caring for children and families on PAU and Hascombe Ward, ensuring the smooth flow of patients in both areas of the ward environment. This will include skills such as taking observations, basic patient assessment and cannulation/phlebotomy and we will support you to gain these skills. You must be able to work as a member of a team, but also be able to prioritise and organise your workload and adapt to changing circumstances. We envisage this role to be a day time role, working weekdays.
Please contact Senior Sister Susan Winney on ext 4for any further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care certificate
- NVQ level 3 or demonstrate equivalent level of experience in paediatrics
- Venepucture competency or willingness to undertake this as part of the role
Essential
- Experience working in a team
- Experience in paediatrics or working with children and young people
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in children & basic medical terminology
- Experience of training or supervising others
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care certificate
- NVQ level 3 or demonstrate equivalent level of experience in paediatrics
- Venepucture competency or willingness to undertake this as part of the role
Essential
- Experience working in a team
- Experience in paediatrics or working with children and young people
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in children & basic medical terminology
- Experience of training or supervising others
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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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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