Senior Healthcare Assistant in Doncaster

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, competent, and motivated Senior Healthcare Assistant to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team within the acute ward. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for any healthcare professional with an interest in this field. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation and delivery of high-quality patient care within a professional team.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role. As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive. An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification. Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job:

• Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a registered nurse, with patients/service users under the direct/indirect supervision of the qualified staff.
• Contributes to the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised evidence-based care.
• To maintain accurate records electronically through System 1 and report any changes that are identified and report all actions to nurse in charge/named nurse/care co-ordinator.
• The post holder is required to take personal responsibility to incorporate the 6 C vision of care into their care delivery.

About us:

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Essential English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*-C or functional skills level 2), NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2 in a related subject.
• Experience: Essential demonstrate a keen interest caring for others, previous experience of working as part of a team, previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting.
• Desirable: Previous experience of supervision of staff.
• Knowledge: Essential understand importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Skills: Essential good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively both face to face and in writing, able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress, basic IT skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.