Working for our organisation
As a Bank Health Care Assistant you will be expected to provide all aspects of personal care to our patients. You will need to perform observations of vital signs and escalates concerns to senior colleagues. There is a requirement to use the Electronic Patient Record system as well as a range of other IT systems as part of the role. Team work is essential within this role and there is a need to work with all colleagues within our Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Gloucestershire Hospitals is a forward thinking and diverse organisation. Our Trust values are at the core of everything that we do and we have a robust Kindness and Respect Policy.
Benefits
When working for the Bank you will benefit from the following:
* Excellent rates of pay.
* Online booking system providing 6 -8 weeks of future shift bookings.
* Ability to choose the shifts that you want to work.
* Annual Mandatory updates in Basic Life Support & Manual Handling as well as all Mandatory E Learning.
* Access to our 2020 Hub Staff Support Service.
Qualifications
* First or second year student nurse or medical student.
* Must have completed a clinical patient facing placement as part of university course and have undertaken personal care.
* Appropriate verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexible and responsive to working environment.
* Practical ability, prioritisation and time management.
* Ability to get on well with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member.
* Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of assessed and evaluated programmes of care.
* Under guidance, deliver safe patient care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.
* Discretion and understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
* Understand and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.
* Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g. patient observations and patient personal hygiene.
* To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
* To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised. On occasions, the job holder may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances.
* Will be required to work within the recognised Manual Handling guidelines.
* May be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15kg using appropriate aids for short periods of time.
* Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and will be required to follow policies and procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control and COSHH regulations.
* Ability to work where the work pattern may be unpredictable e.g. prioritising patient demands.
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county's largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you're beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We're investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
The Bank HCA role is both exciting and rewarding. You will get to work in a variety of clinical environments across both Gloucester Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital. Our Temporary Staffing Service is able to offer a variety of shifts across our two hospitals which means that you can book shifts to fit in with your life style and be paid at very competitive rates.
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