Bank Vaccinator - Blackburn, United Kingdom - East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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    Job overview

    We are looking to appoint enthusiastic health care assistants to join our 32 bedded unit at Clitheroe community hospital. we are looking for flexible and hardworking individuals with good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues. Experience in a care setting is preferable but not essential as full training and support to provide excellent patient care to our patients, support will be provided by the Practice Educator in conjunction with the experienced ward teams

    Main duties of the job

    Ribblesdale ward Clitheroe Community Hospital. We provide Rehabilitation and Step down Nursing care for patients within the East Lancashire footprint. We are looking to recruit a health care assistant to support us in providing safe personal and effective care.

    The successful candidate will work alongside the nursing staff to deliver the care for our patients. The post is a rotational post and staff will be expected to cover nights and weekends.

    We are looking for a motivated individual that thrives in a fast paced environment who aspires to deliver high quality care within a team of innovative professionals where every individual's contribution is valued.

    At the centre of our focus is always the patient. You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. There will be a full ward induction supported by the team of experienced healthcare assistants on the ward under the guidance of the ward manager; in addition opportunities to develop within the role will be available.

    Working for our organisation

    Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    Performs essential care to a high quality standard which meets the individual needs of patients, assisting patient with ADLS and repositioning of patients.

    Maintains patient privacy, dignity with respect at all times, Assist patients to meet nutritional and hydration needs in line with their individual care plan. Ensure food/fluid charts are complete.

    Uphold uniform policy at all times

    Ensure nurse call systems are answered in timely way

    Contribute to maintaining safe, clean, and productive care environment, compliant with Trust standards

    Keep ward equipment cleaned and labelled, completing ward cleaning checklists

    Person specification

    Experience

    Essential criteria

    • Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures.
    • NVQ Level II in Care/ Equivalent or willing to undertake.

    Work skills

    Essential criteria

    • Basic computer skills in order to access Trust policies.

    Desirable criteria

    • Keyboard skills

    Learning Ability

    Essential criteria

    • Proven ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
    • Maintain confidentiality.

    Communication Skills

    Essential criteria

    • Communication and effective listening skills.
    • Proven interpersonal skills

    Desirable criteria

    • Ability/willing to develop