The AMU BLUE Unit Wexham Park Hospital is looking to recruit an experienced Health Care Assistant at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust (FHFT) who are currently working in the UK in a Healthcare setting.
We are looking for a compassionate, caring healthcare worker who strives to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT.
Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.
You currently must be in the UK and have current or previous experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA. This job is open only for applicant already working for FHFT.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a registered Nurse/Nursing Associate, primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and facilitate smooth running of the department.
As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues. You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail.
You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits. We offer a supportive working environment and training to meet your needs.
Main Responsibilities
* Undertake agreed clinical activities including collection of urine and faecal samples, swabs, recording of fluid intake/output, changing of stomas and urine drainage bags, catheter care, recording of pulse/temperature/blood pressure/saturations and Patient National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring, and advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patient’s condition.
* Care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay-based observation as required.
* Provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
* Assist patients to eat and drink, menu selection, aware of special diets and cultural requirements.
* Enable and assist patients to maintain personal hygiene.
* Contribute to the safe movement of patients, mobilise and move patients using equipment following a mobility assessment to ensure comfort.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 or Degree Holder in Nursing.
* Evidence of general education e.g. GCSEs or equivalent Functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy.
* Care Certificate.
Experience
* Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting.
* Experience of taking clinical observations.
* Customer care experience.
Skills
* Clear and accurate written and verbal communication; able to communicate respectfully.
* Knowledge of care and related procedures to area.
* Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post).
* Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
* Punctual and reliable.
Visa Sponsorship
Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
* The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI.
* The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL).
* The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level).
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa. Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
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