Bartholomew's Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in Ward 5A/5C, Oncology/Cancer Inpatients. This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers as well as attracting individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. Supporting patients' nutritional and hydration needs
Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.
An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients.
*Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.
As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
*Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
*Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSEs or equivalent.)
Level 2 support worker Apprenticeship
Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting.
Evidence of providing high quality care.
Self-motivated to work under minimal direct supervision.
Basic keyboard/ computer skills (e.g. ability to enter patient data onto computer records).
To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures.
Prepared to undertake further training to develop the necessary competencies and skills.
Awareness of health and safety at work. e.g: manual handling skills, infection control measures.
Ability to collect and exchange factual information and data to the multidisciplinary team and ensure data accuracy.
Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSEs or equivalent.)
Level 2 support worker Apprenticeship
Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting.
Evidence of providing high quality care.
Self-motivated to work under minimal direct supervision.
Basic keyboard/ computer skills (e.g. ability to enter patient data onto computer records).
To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures.
Prepared to undertake further training to develop the necessary competencies and skills.
Awareness of health and safety at work. e.g: manual handling skills, infection control measures.
Ability to collect and exchange factual information and data to the multidisciplinary team and ensure data accuracy.
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement..
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement..
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