Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCA to join the Woodcock team. The Children and Women's Health Directorate is an integrated Children's Service incorporating both acute and community care; providing nursing care to babies, children and young people under the care of all specialities.Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person SpecificationMain duties of the jobWoodcock ward provides care for children aged from 10 days to 10 years of age, covering all specialities including Surgical, ENT, Plastics, and orthopaedic. HCA's in this area would be involved in all aspects of the young person's care and helping with maintenance of the ward.You will need to have a positive and innovative approach to caring for children and young people. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a small team.About usWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.Date posted21 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salaryxc2xa323,615 a year xc2xa323,615 Per Annum Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number216-LH-W7010111Job locationsUniversity Hospital PlymouthDerriford RoadPlymouthPL6 8DHJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.2. Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner.3. Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers, and relatives to help ensure high-quality person-centred patient care is delivered at all times.4. Undertake basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the Registered Practitioner to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient.5. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.6. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.7. Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.8. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.9. Undertake personal care duties.10. Supporting with toileting, bathing, dressing, and feeding. Recording oral fluid balance and nutrition.For further details please see the attached JD & PS Job descriptionJob responsibilities1. Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.2. Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner.3. Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers, and relatives to help ensure high-quality person-centred patient care is delivered at all times.4. Undertake basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the Registered Practitioner to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient.5. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.6. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.7. Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.8. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.9. Undertake personal care duties.10. Supporting with toileting, bathing, dressing, and feeding. Recording oral fluid balance and nutrition.For further details please see the attached JD & PSPerson SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Desirable

• oDemonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

QualificationsEssential

• oTraining and qualifications are provided to enable the HCSW to comply with mandatory HCSW standards where you will obtain either: Vocational Qualification at Level 2 or equivalent relevant experience. Note that if you are new to care, training will be provided to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

• oLevel 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support, or
• oLevel 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care, or
• oLevel 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
• oGCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)
• oGCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)

Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential

• oEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• oAble to complete appropriate documentation accurately

Desirable

• oDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.

Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Desirable

• oDemonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

QualificationsEssential

• oTraining and qualifications are provided to enable the HCSW to comply with mandatory HCSW standards where you will obtain either: Vocational Qualification at Level 2 or equivalent relevant experience. Note that if you are new to care, training will be provided to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

• oLevel 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support, or
• oLevel 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care, or
• oLevel 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
• oGCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)
• oGCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)

Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential

• oEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• oAble to complete appropriate documentation accurately

Desirable

• oDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.

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