Unit manager, Chartwell Day and Haematology Day Units

Job overview

This vacancy is for current Band 2 HCA’s wanting to progress to a Band 3 Senior HCA within a Neurosciences.

There are internal opportunities for our highly motivated, compassionate and caring Health Care Assistants to progress into Band 3 Senior Health Care Assistant roles within Neurosciences.

Vacancies are available within:

• David Marsden Ward
• Kinnier Wilson Ward
• Murray Falconer Ward

As a Senior HCA, you will be hugely valuable in supporting our Nursing teams providing care to our patients. You will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.

Note: Advert will close early if we receive enough applications.

Main duties of the job

• To assist, under supervision, in the delivery of fundamental nursing care to patients in liaison with the multidisciplinary team
• Monitor and record clinical observations, escalating appropriately
• To assist patients with the activities of daily living
• To assist with patient nutritional needs
• Undertake a range of clinical skills (following appropriate training and assessment of competence)
• Provide enhanced care (including 1:1) for patients requiring support with their mental health (following appropriate training)
• Assist patients to mobilise and to escort them to other departments as required
• To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, maintaining a clean, safe clinical area
• To document accurate and comprehensive records of patient care
• To assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments
• To ensure that all patients and relatives are welcomed and orientated to the ward environment and to assist with the care of distressed or bereaved relatives.
• Manage stock levels for linen and other supplies.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff. 

Our six strategic ambitions are delivering  high-quality patient care ; creating a great place to work ; leading pioneering research, innovation and education ; building strong and successful partnerships ; providing timely and efficient care ; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability . 

We have also agreed four new organisational values – Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative – and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

You will be able to perform the following:

• To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
• Demonstrate encourage and assist patients in undertaking therapeutic activities within parameters of agreed care plans and under guidance of registered practitioners
• To monitor and record patient’s clinical observations, escalating appropriately to a registered nurse as required
• To assist with patient nutritional needs – eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patient’s needs
• To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements both written and digital
• To assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments
• To escort patients and families to other departments within the hospital as required
• Undertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point of care testing (e.g. blood sugar, urinalysis)
• After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples (including fixed central lines and established arterial lines – specialist areas only)
• After appropriate training; insert, secure and remove female catheters; empty drainage bags and accurately measure and record urinary output
• After appropriate training assist in the implementation of advanced wound care (e.g. skin closure using adhesive sutures, wound drainage care)
• To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
• To ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate
• To assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area (this may include the set up and calibration of devices e.g. ventilators, pumps – after appropriate training)
• To ensure that stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationery are maintained at all times in conjunction with the senior sister/ward receptionist.
• To assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policy
• To assist ward staff with general collection/delivery of items necessary to ensure effective operational management of ward/department
• To assist in performing the last offices as requested
• To ensure that all patients and relatives are welcomed and orientated to the ward environment
• To assist with the care of distressed or bereaved relatives
• To demonstrate an awareness of the different cultural, ethnic and religious needs
• To participate effectively in multidisciplinary case conferences as required

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Completed Care Certificate.
• Completed Trust Band 2 Competency document (internal candidates only)

Desirable criteria

• Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.

Experience, Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Significant experience within a care setting/environment.

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
• Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills.

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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