Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare Assistant
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-AGB-EMF16938
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey County Hospital
- Town
- Guidlford
- Salary
- £25,329 - £26,958 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant/Heightened Surveillance Nurse
Band 3
Job overview
To assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect.
To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times
Main duties of the job
To provide nursing care under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse and assist with administration and non-nursing duties at the discretion of the Ward Sister.
To help guide & develop band 2 HCA’s whilst supporting the band 7 Line manager, band 6 Junior Sisters/Charge Nurse and Band 5 Staff Nurses.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Part Time: 18 hours per week.
Day Shifts
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health Care Assistant/Heightened Surveillance Nurse (combined role) to join Milford and Haslemere Hospital Teams. Milford Hospital is a 30 bed acute frailty unit; it has two wards and specialises in orthopedic geriatric patients recovering post-surgery and care of patients with frailty. Haslemere is a 16 bed rehabilitation unit that aids patients with complex discharge requirements and rehabilitation needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and hardworking person to join our friendly working environment.
Supported by the health care assistants and nurses, you will be responsible for the delivery of care to an individual or a small group of patients, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team. A passion to provide social engagement to patient would be highly beneficial.
As part of the role, you will be required to move between the Milford and Haslemere hospital sites in order to support patients where there is a greater need each shift. Due to the nature if this role, a valid current driving license is essential for applicants.
You will need to be a good communicator with a caring and compassionate nature. Excellent teamwork skills and an enthusiasm to learn are essential.
Informal enquires about this position are very welcome
Please be advised that there is currently no sponsorship for this role
Please contact: Senior Sister Lynette Nunn
Telephone: 01483 956480 Ext 5480
Email: [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Completed Co-Mentor (HCA’s) or equivalent
- Completed Care Certificate Course
- Basic Wound Care Skills
- Team Leader Module or willingness to undertake
Desirable criteria
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent work experience. NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards functional skills (Maths and English)
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable criteria
- Example - Must have an understanding surrounding current healthcare policy / national guidance / CQC
- Previous experience in patient contact position within elderly care/frailty/dementia care
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
- Lynette Nunn
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Telephone number
- 01483956480
- Additional information
Please contact: Senior Sister Lynette Nunn
Telephone: 01483 956480 Ext 5480
Email: [email protected]
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