13 Oct
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Harrow
Job description
Job summary
Fielding ward are looking for HCA that can provide reassurance and support to patients and carers / family.Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records any concern regarding patient able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able toadhere to appropriate information is available on the ward for patients and visitors in relation to post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and health
Main duties of the job
At London North West Hospital NHS Trust we recognize the value of care and compassion in health care and have an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to join our team providing excellent care to our patients within the Integrated Medicine Division.
With the patient at the centre of all you do, we are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and confident, experienced, Nursing Assistants, who are able under supervision, to provide the highest standard of care.
You will need to be able to prioritise, work under pressure and have excellent communication skills, both written and a member of staff here means treating everyone with respect.
It means working together and embracing change to achieve excellence in every part of the hospital. Most of all, it means encompassing a desire to take personal responsibility for ensuring our patients get the highest quality care they deserve.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this will be reliable and trustworthy and you will need to be able to work flexibly completing the full range of shifts.
We want all our Nursing Assistants to become successful,
competent and confident carers so we are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of a wide range of skills and knowledge.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) is one of the integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital services to the people of Brent, Harrow and beyond.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
To find out more about our Trust, why not view our video we are London North West University Healthcare
LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation; we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.
Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Integrated Medicine Division is not only a diverse department but it a dynamic one that will ensure your development, skills and career are harnessed and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
Educated to GCSE / GCE O'Level (or equivalent,
inclusive of English and Math) or demonstrate experience in a similar role
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Healthcare (2)
- Customer Care training (2)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Working in a caring capacity with people. This may be in hospital, residential or nursing home or domiciliary setting.
The work may have been paid or voluntary.
The basic elements of personal care. Including washing, dressing, assisting with toileting, nutritional support, moving and handling
Desirable
- Acute NHS Hospital experience. As a Health Care Assistant
- Experience of monitoring vital signs including : Temperature Blood pressure
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good written English
▶️ Healthcare Assistant - Fielding ward.
🖊️ London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
📍 Harrow