Healthcare Assistant/ Healthcare Support Worker

Due to an expansion of our department, we have an opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our committed and motivated team at the acute stroke unit at the Royal Derby Hospital.

It consists of an 8 bedded hyper acute stroke unit and 30 bedded acute stroke ward.

We are supported by Matron, 11 Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses, and a Clinical Educator Team who will support and provide opportunities for training and development.

If you have the drive, determination, and a can-do attitude, who can work well as part of a team whilst delivering the best possible care to our patients we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant who is reliable, hardworking and who is committed to providing excellent patient care. You will be expected to provide a wide range of duties to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.

Shifts consist of long days and nights.

Ideally you will have previous experience in a care setting, with an NVQ or equivalent in Health and Social care, be an attentive listener and have a flexible approach to working.

Numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Closing date of applications: 9th April 2023

Interview date: 17th April 2023

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
• We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust – over 3,300 per week
• An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day – 6th largest in the country
• Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
• We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
• We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

Assist clinical staff by undertaking some basic clinical procedures specifically related to personal care e.g. urine specimens, emptying urinary catheter bags, and removal of cannulae.

Additional skills such as taking blood will be available to learn and competency packages to complete.

Work in an effective and efficient way utilising appropriate Trust and directorate policies, procedures and guidelines.

Communicate effectively by giving and receiving information so that appropriate action can be taken.

Maintain own competence by continuously developing own skills and knowledge in accordance with agreed personal development plan.

Record accurately and report on the patient’s condition by undertaking basic monitoring skills

Contribute effectively as a member of the Multi-professional team building appropriate relationships.

Promote and deliver high quality personal care and report problems to a senior member of staff.

At all times ensure that own actions support and promote equality, diversity and the rights of patients, the public and colleagues within the health care environment.

Support the effective use of available resources in an efficient way.

Identify hazards and act accordingly to promote the health and safety of patients, the public and staff in the health care environment.

Maintain a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures at all times.

Complete all appropriate documents in a clear, accurate and timely way, participating in reporting processes as necessary.

Contribute to effective working in a changing environment as services develop.

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