Job summary
The Trust provides acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Gloucestershire Hospitals is the major provider of secondary care services in the area.
Ward 2B is very proud of the service we provide. We specialise in Head and Neck care along with Maxo facial surgery. We aim to maintain high quality care by continuing to employ motivated and enthusiastic healthcare assistants who will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of care to acutely ill patients and their families.
Working on 2B is interesting, challenging and rewarding, where there is always an opportunity to enhance knowledge and clinical skills, as well as deliver fundamental aspects of nursing care.
Main duties of the job
As a HCA working within a ward setting, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to: Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care. Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g. patient observations and patient personal hygiene. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. Assist patients with hygiene and nutritional needs as directed by a registered nurse or dietitian. Undertake clinical activities, following training and assessment, as directed by the Registered Nurse. Help and support team with aiding to rehabilitate patients with the activities of daily living. Report any change in the condition of patients to the nurse in charge. Assist registered nurse to prepare patients for transfer or discharge home including correct documentation of property. Assist caring for dying patients and their relatives with the supervision of the registered nurse and assist with last office. About us
As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment where training and education are awarded high priority. As a new member of the team, you will be offered 2 weeks initial supernumerary status, an orientation day, a HCA competency program, and clinical mentorship with both trained and non-trained team members.
All individuals who are interested in a post are welcome to contact; Kimberley Legge Band 7 Ward Manager for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Care Certificate Desirable
Basic Life Support Experience
Essential
Previous care experience Desirable
Healthcare Assistant in an acute NHS setting Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload. Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities. Demonstrates high standards of fundamental care. Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills. Desirable
Contribute to good record keeping using the Trust's electronic and paper methods. Qualities
Essential
Display a caring attitude to patients, their relatives, colleagues and themselves in a stressful environment. Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations. Team focused. Desirable
Creative and Flexible, with the ability to work. 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
GLOUCESTER
GL1 3NN
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Trust provides acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Gloucestershire Hospitals is the major provider of secondary care services in the area.
Ward 2B is very proud of the service we provide. We specialise in Head and Neck care along with Maxo facial surgery. We aim to maintain high quality care by continuing to employ motivated and enthusiastic healthcare assistants who will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of care to acutely ill patients and their families.
Working on 2B is interesting, challenging and rewarding, where there is always an opportunity to enhance knowledge and clinical skills, as well as deliver fundamental aspects of nursing care.
Main duties of the job
As a HCA working within a ward setting, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to: Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care. Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g. patient observations and patient personal hygiene. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. Assist patients with hygiene and nutritional needs as directed by a registered nurse or dietitian. Undertake clinical activities, following training and assessment, as directed by the Registered Nurse. Help and support team with aiding to rehabilitate patients with the activities of daily living. Report any change in the condition of patients to the nurse in charge. Assist registered nurse to prepare patients for transfer or discharge home including correct documentation of property. Assist caring for dying patients and their relatives with the supervision of the registered nurse and assist with last office. About us
As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment where training and education are awarded high priority. As a new member of the team, you will be offered 2 weeks initial supernumerary status, an orientation day, a HCA competency program, and clinical mentorship with both trained and non-trained team members.
All individuals who are interested in a post are welcome to contact; Kimberley Legge Band 7 Ward Manager for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Care Certificate Desirable
Basic Life Support Experience
Essential
Previous care experience Desirable
Healthcare Assistant in an acute NHS setting Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload. Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities. Demonstrates high standards of fundamental care. Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills. Desirable
Contribute to good record keeping using the Trust's electronic and paper methods. Qualities
Essential
Display a caring attitude to patients, their relatives, colleagues and themselves in a stressful environment. Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations. Team focused. Desirable
Creative and Flexible, with the ability to work. 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
GLOUCESTER
GL1 3NN
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
