Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Medicine
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 35 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-HCA316
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 pa pro rata
- Closing
- 23/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/06/2024
Employer heading
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for existing band 3’s or band 2 health care assistants who wish to join the Asthma Allergy Service.
Our aim is to further develop your nursing skills to give a broader contribution to patient care whilst in the department. We are looking for someone who is professional and a positive role model within the team. You would be involved in a multitude of clinics primarily for the asthma and allergy services but may be called upon to help cross cover colleagues in Medical outpatients/Respiratory centre.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- You will need proven experience in a caring role and understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA
- NVQ 3 in a healthcare related subject
- Be willing to develop additional skills corresponding to speciality
- Previous experience of working with the general public
- Experience of using a computer
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Flexibility and adaptable to shift/work patterns
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Numeracy and literacy skills at level 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Keyboard skills.
- Experience and competent in additional clinical skills
Relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in a caring role.
- Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of SHCA
Desirable criteria
- Previous HCA experience.
- Previous experience of working with the general public.
- Experience of using a computer
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Porter
- Job title
- Interim lead- Asthma Allergy & Clinical Immunology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381208082
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