Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job summaryUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the jobAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 health care support worker to join our busy and dynamic Emergency Care Team, we have full time permanent positions in both Adult and Children's Emergency Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).We are a large teaching hospital based emergency department treating approximately 100,000 patients a year. As a Major Trauma Centre we are providing an excellent level of care for both Adults and Children; through constantly examining how we provide major trauma care we seek to constantly improve.The department has a reputation for innovation and is increasingly recognized for its clinical academic work in emergency care. This results in the delivery of expert care, education, and support to patients with complex needs within the most acute phase of their care. About usAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.Job description Job responsibilitiesAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. What youll do The role is varied and will include The use of core emergency skills such as plaster of Paris application, venepuncture and cannulation. You will have a responsibility of in patient assessment and planning and delivering care needs. Improved quality nursing including the dementia mental health agenda. Communicate with individuals in ways, which are appropriate and take account of individual needs and requests. To participate in and provide individualised nursing care for patients experiencing physical and psychological conditions under the supervision of a registered nurse. What were looking for The successful candidate will have an NVQ3 in health & social care with an understanding of the senior healthcare support worker role in an acute environment. We are looking for a caring and compassionate health care assistant who thrives in working in a busy and demanding yet rewarding environment. You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of team to deliver high quality care to all patients entering the emergency department. The Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements.Job description Job responsibilitiesAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. What youll do The role is varied and will include The use of core emergency skills such as plaster of Paris application, venepuncture and cannulation. You will have a responsibility of in patient assessment and planning and delivering care needs. Improved quality nursing including the dementia mental health agenda. Communicate with individuals in ways, which are appropriate and take account of individual needs and requests. To participate in and provide individualised nursing care for patients experiencing physical and psychological conditions under the supervision of a registered nurse. What were looking for The successful candidate will have an NVQ3 in health & social care with an understanding of the senior healthcare support worker role in an acute environment. We are looking for a caring and compassionate health care assistant who thrives in working in a busy and demanding yet rewarding environment. You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of team to deliver high quality care to all patients entering the emergency department. The Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements.Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Numeracy and literacy skills at level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Keyboard skills. Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills. Previous Experience Essential Proven experience in a caring role. Understanding of an acute hospital environment and the role of SHCA Desirable Proven HCA experience Previous experience of working with the general public. Experience of using a computer Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Numeracy and literacy skills at level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Keyboard skills. Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills. Previous Experience Essential Proven experience in a caring role. Understanding of an acute hospital environment and the role of SHCA Desirable Proven HCA experience Previous experience of working with the general public. Experience of using a computer Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together 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 nameUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Trust AddressSouthampton General Hospital Tremona Road SouthamptonSO14 2AA Employer's website