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SalaryA Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 HCA to join the Respiratory Unit and ARCU based in AAU Level 3 Blue/Yellow at Watford General Hospital (Full time available).
ARCU is one of the few areas in WHHT which caters NIV as a specialist care. The ARCU (Acute Respiratory Care Unit), is an 8 bedded unit within Respiratory. The Respiratory Unit caters for patients with acute respiratory conditions, Tracheostomy and Chest Drain patients.
You will learn the details of managing patients with various Respiratory care needs as well as requiring isolation management. This is a great starting point for any HCA looking to understand and learn about infection control in the long term.
If you are looking to progress in your career AAU L3B/Y is a right place for you.
We are looking for dynamic, motivated, Adaptable and hardworking individuals who will work in partnership with our Nursing Team to give our patients the best care every day.
To find out more about the role of a Healthcare Support Worker, please watch the YouTube video below:
https://youtu.be/1VmQLPrTNQU
Please visit the following website for information about the role of a Healthcare Support Worker:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-support-worker/roles-healthcare-support-worker/healthcare-assistant
The Healthcare Support Worker is a member of the ward team who implements prescribed care as directed by a registered nurse.
Our Healthcare Support Workers play a vital role within our hospitals delivering excellent care to our patients.
You will need to be the kind of person who puts their patients first, providing the best care for every patient, every day.
You will provide hands on personal care for your patients whilst encouraging them to be as independent as possible.
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see the attached job description for further information about the role.
Are you up for the challenge? If so please submit your application as soon as possible, making sure you tell us why you want to work as a Healthcare Support Worker.
Once you have experience in the role, if you are looking to progress, we have fantastic opportunities within the Trust for you to complete a Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship or to go on to complete the Nursing Associate program. These opportunities are fully supported and financed by the Trust. Please ask us for more information if you are interested.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Ward based Healthcare Support Workers:
We are recruiting for full time positions covering a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).
Posts involve working 3 long days/nights per week with 1 week in 4 working a 4 day/night week.
Shifts are 12.5 hours long (this includes an hour allocated for breaks). Shifts start at 7:15am - 7:45pm or 7:15pm - 7:45am. Shifts will cover 7 days per week, days, nights and Bank Holidays.
We cannot accommodate set shift patterns, day or night only shifts. If you are unable to commit to the working pattern, as detailed above, we would suggest that you apply to join NHS Professionals.
We offer an excellent pension scheme, annual leave allowance and family friendly policies, NHS Staff Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
You will be required to complete the ‘Care Certificate’ qualification as part of your on-going training. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme.
This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Mar 2024
