Out- Patient Healthcare support Worker

Job summary*PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE* 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: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 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. Newham Outpatient department includes two site, Health central OPD and Gatewway surgical OPD, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Health Care Support worker to join our friendly and dynamic team to deliver high quality and evidenced based care to patients attending their outpatient's appointment. We are looking for individuals who are professionally driven to provide compassionate care to all our service users. In clinical areas, you will be supported by the your colleagues, band 5 nurses, Junior Sisters/ charge- nurse and will be working alongside our leading consultants to ensure patients have quicker access to their consultations whilst receiving a high standard of clinical care. Main duties of the job To provide support to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals by giving direct patient care and providing other support under supervision as necessary. To assist in the maintenance of a healthy and hygienic environment. To undertake customer care training and implement best practice when dealing with patients and other members of staff. To maintain a flexible approach to teamwork within the department. To undertake other duties as requested by nurse in charge. About usBarts 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. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.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.Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social care. Care certificate course Experience Essential Experience working as healthcare assistant in hospital or care home setting Desirable Customer care service experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of use of database like CERNER or similar system Desirable Knowledge of local community and understanding of the multi-cultural diverse population Skills Essential Ability to use basic IT programmers (e.g. Office packages) Ability to carry out blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration Good computer skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to manage own work load and work under pressure Other Essential Self-motivated, confident, well organised and enthusiastic Able to use their own initiative, yet be able to work well within a team Demonstrate understanding of patient care and communication Demonstrate understanding and compassion towards distressed patients/relatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social care. Care certificate course Experience Essential Experience working as healthcare assistant in hospital or care home setting Desirable Customer care service experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of use of database like CERNER or similar system Desirable Knowledge of local community and understanding of the multi-cultural diverse population Skills Essential Ability to use basic IT programmers (e.g. Office packages) Ability to carry out blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration Good computer skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to manage own work load and work under pressure Other Essential Self-motivated, confident, well organised and enthusiastic Able to use their own initiative, yet be able to work well within a team Demonstrate understanding of patient care and communication Demonstrate understanding and compassion towards distressed patients/relatives Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . 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. . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . 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. .Employer details Employer nameBarts Health NHS Trust AddressNewham University HospitalLondonE13 8SL Employer's website