The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants and Senior Healthcare Assistants to join their dedicated team. Tier 2 visa sponsorship is available for exceptional candidates who meet the criteria.
About the Trust
Located in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, and Waveney areas, The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of approximately 250,000 people. The Trust is proud to offer an integrated hospital and community children’s service, delivering high-quality care and support.
Our Values
At The James Paget University Hospitals, we prioritize both patient and staff experiences. Our core values guide everything we do:
– Putting patients first
– Striving for excellence
– Valuing every individual
– Acting with openness and honesty
Join us in making a real difference in people’s lives.
Why Apply?
– Opportunities for career progression
– A supportive and inclusive work environment
– Tier 2 sponsorship for eligible candidates
Take the next step in your healthcare career with The James Paget University Hospitals.
Apply today!
Position: Healthcare Assistant & Senior Healthcare Assistant
Salary: £23,615 to £25,674 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Gorleston, UK
About the Role
We are hiring Band 2 Healthcare Assistants & Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistants
Healthcare Assistant and Senior Healthcare Assistant at James Paget University Hospital provide a range of personal care and delegated clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team our Healthcare Assistant’s or Senior Healthcare Assistant’s undertake high quality, caring and compassionate care, containing to the delivery of a high quality healthcare to patients.
The following Wards that we are looking to recruit to are as follows:-
Ward 3
Ward 5
Ward 2
Ward 21
Ward EADU
So please can you look at the James Paget online to see what the individual wards do, and in your application please can you indicate the ward that you would like to work on.
The HCA role is a great entry-point into an NHS career – many of our Healthcare Assistants go on to complete further training to develop their skills and further their career.
As HCA with no previous experience in care, a band 2 will provide an opportunity of progression to band 3 SHCA once training competencies are attained.
In this busy environment, roles vary depending on the type of area you work in. For example, working as a healthcare assistant on a ward is very different to working as an HCA in outpatient areas.
Experienced assist patients who may require interventions for the administration of medication, wound, catheter care, and support and advice during the last stages of life. We will provide a training in wound care, care of urethral catheters, caring for the palliative patient who is nearing the end of their life, obtaining and recording accurately the physiological signs and symptoms of the unwell or deteriorating patient and a variety of other clinical skills.
To fulfil the needs of service delivery to patients/service users and in line with our current team of clinicians, the post holder will work as part of a flexible rota over seven days a week, which will include working evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Main Duties
Working under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional, SHCAs participate in the clinical care provided to patients, prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role. Specific duties and responsibilities include;
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, toileting and use of continence aids
- Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct patient positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity
- Developing positive relationships with parents, families and carers
- Be aware of the patient’s needs – emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs.
- Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
- Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Report any information regarding the wellbeing of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
- Manage and organise time and activities to support and meet the needs of individuals
- To empower patients and their families to make their own decisions about health and choices.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4 -9 or functional skills or equivalent
- Care Certificate or willingness to undertake
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or willing to undertake a Level 3 apprenticeship in Senior Healthcare Support
Experience and Knowledge (Essential criteria)
- Experience of working in a health, social or residential care setting
- To demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns
- Ability to work in a multi-agency team
- Ability to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Inpatient services/community/ social or residential services
Desirable criteria
- Previous care experience within an NHS environment
Skills and Knowledge (Essential criteria)
- Ability to support patients and families
- Plan and prioritise own workload
- Confidence to work flexibly and to challenge established ways of working and organisational structures.
- Demonstrate the promotion of equality, diversity and rights of others
- Ability to complete patient records in accordance with policies and procedures
- Computer keyboard skills
Benefits
- Tier 2 Sponsorship: We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK.
- Competitive pay
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
November 27, 2024
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants and Senior Healthcare Assistants to join their dedicated team. Tier 2 visa sponsorship is available for exceptional candidates who meet the criteria.