Healthcare Assistant - AAU - HuntingdonNHS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Urgent Care centre of North West Anglia NHS Trust, Hinchingbrooke Hospital. We are looking to recruit band 3 HCAs into our 19 bedded Acute Assessment Unit. We are looking for HCAs with experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
We are passionate supporters of our nursing team at every grade, but recognise the unique skills and experience that our HCAs bring to the team. We support individuals developing their career at every level. We want our staff to be fully rounded and able to care for patients and to be able to demonstrate skills in a manner that reflects the Trusts' Values and Standards.
Applicants will need a dynamic, flexible, hardworking, and passionate approach to delivering high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the department, supported by the Matron and Divisional Head of Nursing.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
To assist registered nursing staff in providing a high standard of nursing care within the AAU. To act as support to the ward clerk and nursing to provide administration and organisational duties.
The HCA in AAU will be required to communicate with all disciplines; medical, nursing and allied services and specialities in order to affect the right outcome for the patient. They will liaise closely with their line manager and all trained nurses in AAU.
Applicants who have not yet completed the Care Certificate and do not hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) will be appointed at Band 2. Progression to Band 3 will be via the Trust's promotional pathway once these requirements are met. An apprenticeship route may be available to support candidates in achieving the NVQ Level 3 qualification.
Job description
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.