IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
NHS Lanarkshire has taken a new approach to recruiting Band 2 Healthcare Assistants within the Acute Division/Hospitals.
We no longer advertise individual posts/vacancies, all Band 2 Healthcare Assistant vacancies shall be advertised, shortlisted and interviewed collectively.
If you are looking to join NHS Lanarkshire or simply looking for a new challenge in another area within the Acute Division/Hospitals then you are invited to apply via this advert.
You only need to submit one application to be considered for posts covered by the Cohort Recruitment process.
Please ensure you complete the preference sheet and return with your application.
Positions can be within any area of the acute hospital including Medical for example Renal, Surgical including Theatres, Cancer and Outpatients and Older People’s Services including associated sites.
Candidates who are successful at interview will then be appointed against the vacancies; taking into account service need, individual preference, skills and development needs. The Job Descriptions and person specification for the posts are attached to this advert. This is not an exhaustive list and further vacancies may become available between submitting your application, and being interviewed.
Please note that we no longer acknowledge receipt of applications, therefore unless you are shortlisted to attend for interview you will not receive any further communication.
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email where you have submitted an email address.
Please check your emails regularly including your spam folder.
NHS Lanarkshire has also implemented a different approach to interviewing, based on NHS Lanarkshire Values and the Competencies required of a Registered Nurse. A number of documents have been developed to enable you to submit your application and prepare for interview. For further information please refer to NHS Lanarkshire’s website:
http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk/Careers/Pages/values-competency-based-interviews.aspx
The following documents are available for your use:
- NHS Lanarkshire’s Corporate Statements
- Recruitment and Selection Process
-Values and Competencies for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals
-Guide to completing an application form
- Guide to Values and Competency Based Interviews
CONTENTS PAGE
This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the posts advertised.
The contents of this package are as follows:
· Information For Candidates
· Job Advertisement
· Job Description
· Main Terms and Conditions of Service
· Guidance Notes for completion of the application for employment form
· Application Form & Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
Please note that YOUR application form will not be submitted for shortlisting without a completed equal opportunities monitoring form.
· Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK Statement
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that all prospective employees have the right to work in the UK. Please see the Terms and Conditions for this post for further information.
Please do not attach a CV with, or as part of your application. NHS Lanarkshire does not accept application by CV and therefore this will not be included with your application for shortlisting purposes.
NHS LANARKSHIRE INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in applying to work within NHS Lanarkshire. As an organisation we are responsible for improving the health and providing care to approximately 600,000 people. Our aim is to deliver a high quality health service to people when and where they require it.
On joining NHS Lanarkshire you are expected to work in harmony as a team of professional providing safe and effective patient centred care. NHS Lanarkshire is committed to ensuring our patients are our central focus and staff work in partnership to achieve this. NHS Lanarkshire staff work with shared goals and respect and compassion for others. All NHS Lanarkshire employees must be committed to the Organisational Values of the organisation which are Quality, Respect, Fairness and Working Together.
PERSON CENTRED CARE
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to the Healthcare Quality Strategy for NHS Scotland (2010) therefore all employees will be expected to work in a manner that will deliver care and service which is patient centred, safe and effective at all times. What you do and how you do it has a big impact on the quality of health care for people. Establishing effective relationships with people is absolutely essential to their sense of well-being and their attainment of the best possible health and clinical outcomes. It is this that makes the relationship ‘therapeutic’ that is, the relationship itself is a positive and proactive contribution to health and well-being. The best approach is therefore a simple one emphasising that an effective relationship begins with listening to the person and is based on mutuality, understanding and respect. The basis of a good therapeutic relationship starts with being clear about people’s expectations.
Please go to the following link to find out more details on what the expectations people have of Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals and their Support Workers in NHS Lanarkshire.
http://www.lanpdc.scot.nhs.uk/News/Pages/CareCompassionGuidance2010aspx
SAFETY and EFFECTIVENESS
Life long learning and continuous personal and professional development is essential for today’s workforce. NHS Lanarkshire is committed to providing an environment in which all staff develop the knowledge and skills required for their role enabling all employees to be safe and efficient practitioners.
NHS Lanarkshire embraces the concept that expects all employees to be proactive and responsible for maintaining the competencies necessary for the post they have been employed for. They will be expected to update their knowledge and skills as their role develops to ensure safe and effective care. The use of Personal Development Planning is the main method utilised by NHS Lanarkshire to identify the learning needs of its employees. Many learning and development opportunities are available for NHS Lanarkshire employees to access and some are required of certain posts e.g. NHS Flying Start for newly qualified NMAHPs, work –based learning, e-learning plus many other learning and development opportunities.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
REFERENCE No: 0218 HCA WG
JOB TITLE: Healthcare Assistant
SALARY: £16,532 - £18,903 per annum pro rata
GRADE: Band 2
LOCATION: Wishaw General Hospital
HOURS: Various available
CONTRACT DURATION: Temporary and Permanent
As part of a multidisciplinary team you will carry out routine personal care / assist with routine examination duties for patients, in support of (and supervised by) a registered nurse / clinician. You will ensure a person centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.
You will possess SVQ II in healthcare or be working towards this or have equivalent experience working in a caring environment / role. The ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
Previous experience as a support worker within an acute environment is desirable.
Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have had agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post. For secondments external to NHS Lanarkshire please refer to the secondment policy on FirstPort for further information.
This advert will close on Wednesday 28th February 2018. Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:INTERVIEWS: / Applications require to be submitted on the form provided and must be lodged with the HR- Recruitment Services Centre, via email or post to Recruitment Team NHS Lanarkshire, Law House, Airdrie Road, Carluke, ML8 5EP by 28th February 2018
To be confirmed
Saving the Environment
In the interest of being green – environmentally friendly, the preferred method of receiving applications is by email to
If however you require to post your application form please return it to Recruitment – HR Service Centre, Law House, Airdrie Road, Carluke, ML8 5EP. Should you experience any difficulty, please contact Recruitment – HR Service Centre on 01698 377740. Please ensure that you submit your application in advance of the closing date.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FORWARDED FOR SHORTLISTING.
When submitting your completed application please take note of the following: Please allow 2 days for postal deliveries. Charges levied by The Royal Mail are based on the size of the envelope/package. It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct postage cost is paid when returning your completed application (NHS Lanarkshire will not pay excess postage). Incorrect postage amount may delay your application being delivered to NHS Lanarkshire by Royal Mail until after the closing date. This will result in your application not being considered for shortlisting. I wish you success with your application.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post(s). For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
PREFERENCE SHEET
It is essential that this preference sheet is returned with your application form; otherwise your application will not be submitted for shortlisting
Please indicate your 1st and 2nd preference of the directorate(s) you wish to be considered for
SurgicalEmergency & Medical
Care of Elderly
Please tick the box for which hours would suit you best below
Full Time HoursPart Time Hours
Any additional information
1. JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Health Care Assistant - Band 2
Department(s) Adult Services - Acute
CAJE ID NM.0055
No of Job Holders
2. JOB PURPOSE
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out routine personal care/assist with routine examination duties for patients, in support of (and supervised by), a registered nurse/clinician. The post holder will ensurea person centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.
The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward/department environment.
Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.
3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Senior Charge Nurse/Team Leader
Charge Nurse
Registered Nurses
Students
Clinical Support Workers
This Post
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
To provide a high quality, safe and supportive environment in order to care for patients within the clinicqal area , meeting identified physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients and carers.
Promoting self care, enabling people with long term conditions to live as independently as possible in their communities by ensuring that appropriate services and support are available to the patient and their carers.
5. MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES· Carry out assigned tasks in delivering and supporting direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse to ensure delivery of high quality patient care, which may include
- Assist in the preparation of patients for procedures.
- Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Assist in the collection of routine urine/blood specimens.
- Monitor and order supplies and carry out required housekeeping duties, in order to support patient care.
- Provide escort duties as required.
- Undertake recording of patient vital signs and report results to registered staff.
- Assist in maintenance and improvement of patient mobility in conjunction and in support of other members of the multidisciplinary team to continue rehabilitation.
- Report observed changes in the patients physical and psychological needs and participate in maintaining accurate and up to date records, to ensure effective communication.
- Carry out pre-use checks on some equipment, as specified in relevant protocols e.g. blood glucose monitoring equipment.
- Prepare equipment and procedure trolleys as per procedure manuals, etc…
· Co-operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating patients to maximise patient care.
· Maintain good relationships and an empathic approach to clients’ carers and relatives and refer them to a registered nurse for any questions they may have on the patients’ condition or for any suggestions or complaints that they wish to raise.
· Report observed changes in the patients’ physical/psychological needs and participate in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records to ensure effective communication.
· Work within Divisional policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for patients and colleagues.
· Adhere to ward and unit procedures for the use of supplies and equipment in order to promote the effective and efficient use of resources.
· Maintain stock levels of all supplies and carry out housekeeping duties, to support the smooth running of the ward unit area.
· Participate in personal development plans to maintain skills and develop personal growth through training and education.
· Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
· Be familiar with equipment relevant to the specialty to which you are deployed and assist in the maintenance, cleaning and storage of this equipment.
· Be aware of personal limitations.
· Provide an advocacy role to ensure that patients’ are at the centre of all care delivery.
· Regularly handles patient belongings and valuables.
6. EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY
Operates a range of Equipment/ aids as deemed appropriate for the clinical area which may include:
Glide sheets, Hoists, PAT Slide, Ambu lift, Wheelchairs, Special chairs / standaids, be waste disposal systems), Vital Sign recording equipment e.g. Dynamap, Electric / Manual Beds, Pressure relieving equipment, Surgical instruments, Sterilisation machinery etc.
IT equipment, Computers, facsimile machines, etc (if appropriate
7. SYSTEMS
Patient Management systems
Maintenance of patient records (manual and computer generated e.g. pms)
Access and print reports
Maintenance of patient records
Access and print reports
Stock Control systems
8. DECISIONS & JUDGEMENTS