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Job Overview: An excellent opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join Oxborough ward at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn. As a Healthcare Assistant, the focus will be on keeping patients at the centre of all activities, providing high-quality care. Individuals are sought who uphold the trust values, contributing to making patients feel comfortable and well cared for during their stay. Flexibility and adaptability are required to meet the ever-changing needs of the unit environment. The goal is to provide the highest quality of personal care and support to patients while they are in the hospital. Healthcare Assistants will work under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Successful candidates will attend the GROW Programme, the enhanced induction programme at QEHKL, which includes mandatory training, teaching fundamental skills for the role, and participation in the Caring with Kindness programme. The course is practical, offering time to practice new skills before starting the new role.
For those interested in a bank position rather than a substantive one, a separate advertisement is available.
Main Duties of the Job
Enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Support Workers are sought to join teams and support them in providing effective care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Vacancies exist across the Trust in various areas.
The successful applicants must have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated flexibility
- The ability to work as part of a team, as well as make decisions autonomously
- Willingness to undertake further training and mandatory updates
- Previous experience in a care environment or the NHS is desirable but not essential, as support will be provided while learning the role.
A comprehensive induction programme will be provided, and candidates will be supported to complete the Care Certificate.
Working for Our Organisation
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is an exciting place to work, with opportunities for growth and development. The Trust is working on a major project to build a new state-of-the-art hospital, set to open in 2030. A significant digital transformation is also underway, including the implementation of an electronic patient record (EPR) system to replace paper-based records by 2026.
QEH provides a wide range of specialist, acute, obstetrics, and community-based services to around 331,000 people across West and North Norfolk, North Cambridgeshire, and South Lincolnshire. The Trust strives for continuous quality improvement, as demonstrated by the ‘Good’ rating in the 2024 CQC maternity inspection.
QEH values kindness, wellness, and fairness, and is committed to being a place to learn and grow. With 4,000 staff and volunteers, a positive team spirit is fostered, alongside modern training facilities and award-winning centres.
Main Responsibilities
The role requires working as part of a 7-day rota with day and night shifts. Due to the high volume of applications, the post may close before the displayed closing date. Early application is recommended.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training and Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 2
- General Education to GCSE level in Maths and English A-D (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with people or in a team
Desirable criteria - Previous health or social care support worker experience
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in English
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Knowledge of the Healthcare Assistant role
- Clear and effective reading and writing in English
- Ability to follow instructions and learn procedures
Desirable criteria - Basic computer/IT skills
- First Aid training
- Information governance training
Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Caring and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
Applications are welcome from individuals who meet the criteria specified in the person specification, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Only those who demonstrate how they meet the criteria in their application form will be shortlisted for interview. Recruitment is based not only on qualifications and experience but also on behaviours that align with the core values of the organisation.
By applying via NHS Jobs, applicants consent to their application information being transferred to Trac jobs, and, if successful, their personal information will be moved into the NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
Benefits and Support
The Trust offers a wide range of benefits and support, including:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Free counselling services
- NHS Pension scheme
- Access to Wagestream for instant earned wage access
- Support and advice for staff affected by Peri-Menopause or Menopause
- Opportunities to join Staff Networks (e.g., Armed Forces, REACH, Disability, and LGBTQ+ networks)
The Trust is committed to being a menopause-friendly employer.
Additional Information
Applications may close before the advertised deadline due to high volumes of interest. It is recommended that applications be submitted as soon as possible.
Admin & Clerical staff may be required to act as Loggists during major incidents.
As the organisation continues its digital transformation, all staff are expected to have a minimum level of computer literacy to effectively perform their day-to-day duties.
Team QEH is one of the most research-active organisations for its size in the UK, ranking 10/16 in the Eastern Region. The Trust’s diverse portfolio of clinical studies includes a fast-paced recruitment process.
Deadline for application: Midnight, 9th December 2024.
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