Job Overview
The Emergency Department of Frimley 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.
This is a front-facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. 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 applicants 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. You will primarily assist the nursing team with care of the patients and facilitate the 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 role expects everyone to be treated with respect and dignity and to value others’ beliefs while delivering clinical care.
In this front‑facing role, excellent customer care skills are expected towards patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.
You will be driven and prepared to deliver high‑quality care and attention to detail. You can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals.
You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- To 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 to advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patient’s condition.
- To care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay‑based observation as required.
- To provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
- To assist patients to eat and drink as required, assisting in menu selection and being aware of special diets and cultural requirements.
- To enable and assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene.
- To contribute to the safe movement of patients, using equipment to mobilise and move patients, after mobility assessment, to ensure patient comfort.
Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England.
This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). If you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification you will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship.
Important Information For Applicants Requiring 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Care Certificate/Apprenticeship or NVQ 3 or Degree Holder in Nursing ( overseas)
- Evidence of general education, e.g., GCSE or equivalent functional skills.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures.
Experience
- More than 1 year ED experience.
- Care Certificate.
Desirable experience
- Experience in hospital setting.
Skills
- Good Communication Skills.
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy Skills.
- Reliable and dedicated.
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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