Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job ref
- 265-7232579
- Employer
- Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northampton General Hospital
- Town
- Northampton
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Health care Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality care for
patients under the supervision of a registered health care professional. To promote good
communication that supports the dignity, care and safety of the patients. To assist in
maintaining a safe working environment and the provision of compassionate care.
Our service users come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and the Health Care Support
Worker (HCSW) must be able to communicate effectively.
Main duties of the job
Supporting Clinical & Patient Excellence
Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner in relation to:
Assisting patients to meet their personal hygiene requirements, i.e.: bed bath, shower and hair washing etc.
Meeting the patient’s nutritional needs including supporting patients at mealtimes, completion of fluid balance charts and food charts and reporting any concerns to the registered nurse.
Safe manual handling of patients after establishing best method, following completion of the manual handling assessment form by a registered nurse.
The collection of specimens, i.e., stool, urine, mid-stream urine, catheter specimen of urine, sputum and wound swabs.
Documenting admission details which include next of kin, social situation, and details of patient property.
Assist patients in meeting their continence needs, i.e.: taking them to the toilet, providing a commode, monitoring urine and bowel movements.
Recognising the Equality and Diversity of patients, clients, relatives and multi disciplinary groups by supporting non-discriminatory practice & acknowledging the patient’s personal beliefs and identity.
Maintaining a clean and tidy environment, including bed areas, store cupboards, sluice, treatment room and equipment used for procedures.
Undertaking the cleaning of ward equipment, according to policy and procedure. Make effective use of the infection control policy.
Working for our organisation
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Supporting Clinical & Patient Excellence
Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner in relation to:
Assisting patients to meet their personal hygiene requirements, i.e.: bed bath, shower and hair washing etc.
Meeting the patient’s nutritional needs including supporting patients at mealtimes, completion of fluid balance charts and food charts and reporting any concerns to the registered nurse.
Safe manual handling of patients after establishing best method, following completion of the manual handling assessment form by a registered nurse.
Be proactive in the prevention of pressure ulcer development.
Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing, and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality.
The collection of specimens, i.e., stool, urine, mid-stream urine, catheter specimen of urine, sputum and wound swabs.
Documenting admission details which include next of kin, social situation, and details of patient property.
Assist patients in meeting their continence needs, i.e.: taking them to the toilet, providing a commode, monitoring urine and bowel movements. Report any abnormalities/concerns
to a registered nurse.
Recognising the Equality and Diversity of patients, clients, relatives and multidisciplinary groups by supporting non-discriminatory practice & acknowledging the patient’s personal beliefs and identity.
Maintaining a clean and tidy environment, including bed areas, store cupboards, sluice, treatment room and equipment used for procedures.
Undertaking the cleaning of ward equipment, according to policy and procedure. Make effective use of the infection control policy.
Take and record vital signs as requested, i.e., temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, oxygen saturation and Early Warning Score (EWS) on observation charts and Vitalpac reporting any abnormalities/concerns to the registered healthcare practitioner.
Person specification
short listing criteria
Essential criteria
- evidance of formal secondary education
- Possession of an acceptable Level 2 or above Health/Social Care qualification OR At least 6 months HCA experience in an acute hospital setting gained within the last 2 years
- Understanding the role of a Healthcare Assistant
- Demonstrable ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Attention to detail including ability to keep clear and accurate written records
- Able to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues
- Level 3 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Maths and English (Grades 9-4 or A*-C) or equivalent
- Previous healthcare experience within the National Health Service or care setting
- Information technology awareness
essential
Essential criteria
- Understanding the role of a Healthcare Assistant
essential
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- renimol cherian
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604544288
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