Healthcare Assistant - Roustel Ward - Band 3

Full-Time No home office possible

Healthcare Assistant – Roustel Ward – Band 3

Job Summary

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team in Roustel Ward. We have both part‑time and full‑time vacancies available. Roustel Ward is a 20‑bedded unit that provides nursing care for people living with dementia whose behavioural needs cannot be met in the community.

Main Duties

Carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of a registered nurse, with minimal supervision.
Ensure high‑quality, individualised care is delivered to service users with advanced dementia and other mental health diagnoses, maintaining privacy and dignity.
Support service users in the performance of activities of daily living within care plans.
Monitor and report changes in service users’ presentation to the staff member in charge and take appropriate action.
Follow all relevant policies and procedures.
Report issues of concern in line with policy and contribute to any quality and safety processes.
Use a wide range of communication skills adapted to complex and challenging situations.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate electronic and paper records of the care given in accordance with agreed policy and standards.
Promote high‑quality care through role‑modeling professional behaviours and advocacy on behalf of patients.
Organise own workload and tasks, prioritising as appropriate.
Contribute to effective team working through constructive communication and support.
Attend and participate in team meetings.
Use public funds and equipment responsibly, monitor consumables, minimise waste, and handle valuables in accordance with policies.
Complete the Care Certificate and Band 3 Competency Pathway within specified time.
Complete training in accordance with statutory, mandatory and essential training policy.
Participate in supervisory one‑to‑one meetings and the HSC Values‑Based Appraisal process.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient safety and care.

About Us

The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel, 50 km off the north‑west coast of France and 120 km from the English coast. Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively collaborate with other agencies and the community. We offer an attractive relocation policy, competitive salaries, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support, and a healthy work‑life balance.

Job Details

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 3
Salary: £29,348 to £34,356 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: K0005‑25‑0168
Job locations: Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Le Vauquiedor, St. Martin, Guernsey, GY4 6UU

Person Specification – Experience

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of HSCs CARE Values
Punctual and reliable
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to organise own work
Ability to work well within a team

Person Specification – Qualifications (Desirable)

Support to achieve either of the following within an agreed timeframe: Care Certificate in first 6 months; Band 3 competency framework.
Potential to pursue the Student Nurse Associate qualification registered under the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) enabling progression to a Band 4.
Candidates holding a Level 3 VQ Diploma in Health & Social Care are deemed to have an equivalent qualification and may not need to complete the full Band 3 competency pathway.

Additional Information

Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 – Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
Certificate of Sponsorship – applications from job seekers requiring current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
UK Registration – applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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