Healthcare Assistant

The ability to communicate

effectively with others at all levels.

Working flexibly to provide the

service delivery need across the county (the service operates from 9 am - 5 pm,

Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays). The service operates across Hereford

& Worcestershire and there may be occasions where cover is required across

both counties.

An enthusiastic, motivated and

innovative thinker to become part of a Children and Young People facing

community.

The ability to work autonomously

to manage your own diary whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team.

The ability to problem solve and

manage time effectively.

Experience of working in a fast

paced and varied environment.

Aspects of the role would also include: close working within the

MDT, undertaking Physical Health Observations for Children and Young people

including venepuncture.

Bespoke Training specific to the role will be offered.

Deliver high standard of nursing care under the supervision and

direction of registered staff for CYP in clinics or own home, where appropriate.

Deliver personal care to patients and following appropriate

training and competency assessment, carry out specific tasks delegated by the

trained practitioner.

Attend regular training and demonstrate continued competency in

these areas of practice.

Promote effective communication with CYP, carers and colleagues.

Be aware of safeguarding policies and issues related to vulnerable

CYP, reporting any concerns to a registered nurse.

Monitor and record physical health observations, including

venepuncture, as directed by trained practitioner.

Report any changes or concerns relating to CYP condition or

circumstances to registered nurses.

Be aware of the patients nutritional needs identifying any

barriers to good nutrition and record any changes.

Maintain contemporaneous Electronic Patient Records.

Attend team MDT, formulation, clinical supervision meetings.

For full details of the duties and criteria

for the role please refer to the job description and person specification

attached.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,

we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals

and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health

and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of

all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over

100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible

working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,

and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value

diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,

and ethnicities.

What we offer;

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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to

33 days with long service

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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work

unsocial hours

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Flexible and agile working opportunities

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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

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Wide range of supportive staff networks

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Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our

website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

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pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from

you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained

interest in working for the Trust.

Additional Criteria

Knowledge

Qualifications

Experience

Skills and Abilities