Kernowflex; Bank Healthcare Assistant

Overview

Zero Hours Contract. Applicants will need to have a minimum of six months experience of working as a healthcare support worker in an acute healthcare setting or equivalent for this role. We are looking for compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to delivering a high standard of patient care on our busy but friendly wards.

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses
• Carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Health Care Assistant
• Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual patient needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times
• Contribute to resource management within the clinical area
• Attend the HCA Induction Programme and mandatory development study days, participate in the annual HCA update, and complete appropriate Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF) training

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people and employ approximately 6,700 staff. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with universities and provide ongoing education for health professionals.

• Qualifications
• GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
• Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non-touch technique

• NVQ 3 in Direct Care

• Six months experience of working as a healthcare support worker in an acute healthcare setting or equivalent
• Working in a team
• Able to demonstrate a good work ethic

• Verbal communication/language skills
• Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks
• Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone
• Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
• Maintains confidentiality
• Competent in English language - written and verbal
• Adaptability to cope with changing workload
• Able to work in a team environment

Disclosures This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where applicable. Applicants may require Skilled Worker sponsorship and should refer to UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.