Health Care Assistant – Surrey Downs H&C

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Full timePart time
Location: Epsom
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NHS AfC: Band 2

Main area

Surrey Downs Health & Care

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 2

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern over 7/7 (Day and Night shifts))

Job ref

343-SDH&C-6908944

Site

Mary Seacole Unit, Epsom General Hospital

Town

Epsom

Salary

£28,166 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Outer HCAS

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

23/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

Surrey Downs Health & Care Mary Seacole is a new integrated unit providing care and rehabilitation to promote health, maximise independence and quality of life. All patients are treated with dignity, respect, involved in decisions at all stages of their treatment and care and the team strives to achieve what matters most to the patients. We are looking for dynamic, passionate and motivated health care assistants willing to continue to expand and develop their own skills and knowledge while supporting the patients and the team. The team works in a shift pattern (long days and night shifts). Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse to support and assist the senior team members in the provision of a high quality standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups. To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. The registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA. Working for our organisation

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person-centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical: To support and assist the senior team member in the provision of a high standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups. To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member. Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member. Health Promotion Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards. To be involved in supporting, educating and informing family/carers where appropriate. Assist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of patients. Administration and Clerical Duties: Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures. Take and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriately. Manage stationery and documentation supplies. To be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping e.g. recording mileage and annual leave on staff databases. Team Working: Work as part of the team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role. Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required. Maintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issues. Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Basic education to GCSE (or equivalent level) incl English and Maths. Desirable criteria

Evidence of professional development. NVQ. Experience

Essential criteria

Experience relevant to particular post. Desirable criteria

Previous Health/Social experience. Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work independently following spoken or written instructions. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members. Desirable criteria

IT experience/ computer skills. Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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