Health Care Assistant with development opportunity

This is an opportunity for development into nursing support worker roles for those with no formal care experience through a Band 2 to 3 development pathway. This is a 6 month development Programme, therefore this is not suitable for full time students due to the training requirements. Successful applicants will commence in a Band 2 post and on successful completion of all competencies, progress into a Band 3 position in 6 months.
You must bring your school qualifications in Maths and English and prepare to bring these with you if successful for interview; Under current UK immigration rules Band 2 Health Care Support Worker roles do NOT meet the salary or skills requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship by the Trust.
Applicants MUST already have the right to work in the UK at the time of starting their employment with a minimum of 12 months remaining on their visa.
The Health Care Assistant will be an integral member of the ward / department team working under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.
The Health Care Assistant is responsible for providing personal care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner.
The Health Care Assistant will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. The Health Care Assistant will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.
high-quality care for all,
research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Salary: Depending on experience Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Full-time, Part-time
Initiate a response to and participate with emergencies i.e. cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition.
Assist in the Last Offices for deceased patients ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with.
Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care. (List of Specific Personal Care Interventions can be found in Appendix 1).
Nutrition and Hydration
Assist in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages providing assistance in feeding / drinking where appropriate.
Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives, and healthcare practitioners.
Undertake clerical duties as directed by the registered practitioner in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required.
Listen to and value the views of patients and their relatives and / or on their experience and discuss this with registered practitioners in order to improve care and patient experience.
Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety for patients and carers in line with their personal beliefs and preferences whilst in hospital, seeking support from a registered practitioner when required.
In accordance with training, ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control (including waste management), handwashing and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment are adhered to at all times.
Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with UHL Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies and guidelines.
Clean and return equipment utilised in procedures and treatments to the Decontamination Unit or dispose of as appropriate.
Assist with stock rotation, minimising the risk of equipment being out of date.
Education and Training
Maintain responsibility for their own continuing professional development needs and take part in the annual appraisal process to help identify future development requirements.
You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements. The link to the Trusts policies and procedures is:
Training and Qualifications (Essential):
~ Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent

Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or similar transferable service industry requiring people contact.
New to care/expresses a keen interest in providing care
Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
Computer skills
Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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