We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistant to work in our busy MIU and UTC.
You will be working day to day with a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, caring for patients with a range of minor injuries or ailments who are booked in via 111 and other health care professionals or self present to the Unit. Under supervision of the practitioners you will be required to manage your own clinical workload and activities delegated to you. You must be computer literate. Experience of System 1 would be an advantage but full training will be given. The post is interesting and varied in our urgent care service and would suit a person already working in a healthcare environment.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! To support the Registered Clinical Staff in providing high quality individualised care to a clearly defined group of patients/clients, relatives and carers who attend the Minor Injury Unit.
To manage own workload along a ledger system delivering care in line with the requirements of the job description. Including wound management, care of burns, patient observations, assist with clinical investigations, minor injury care- plaster of paris application, splints and slings.
To be dynamic and flexible in responding to the needs of the service, resource management.
To deliver high quality, best practice, evidence based care to patients of all ages.
Show a commitment to personal and professional development at all times.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.net
When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.net
Knowledge, skills and training
NVQ Level 3
Evidence of continuous professional development
g plastering, wound care
Evidence of recording patient data alongside national standard e.g. NEWS
Evidence of supporting MDT and healthcare systems
Knowledge, skills and training
NVQ Level 3
Evidence of continuous professional development
g plastering, wound care
Evidence of recording patient data alongside national standard e.g. NEWS
Evidence of supporting MDT and healthcare systems
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.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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