Job Description
Job overview We are looking for Healthcare Assistants / Nursing Assistants to join our OUTSTANDINGacute care team at Homerton. The Acute Care is the admission unit for the Trust. We were rated outstanding by CQC in 2020 and are proud of the standards we maintain across our services.Our acute care team consists of a strong nursing and clinical ethos around patient centered care, safety and teamwork.You will be a motivated, enthusiastic individual who will have the opportunity to become part of a supportive and friendly team who focus on delivering high quality individual care in an exciting, but demanding environment.You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working as part of a team.You should have experience of caring for others in a health or social work capacity, and possess good verbal and written communication skills. An NVQ qualification is desirable (however a willingness to undertake further study is essential).***Closing date is indicative only. This vacancy may close without notice when sufficient applications have been received. *****Due to government guidelines the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role*** Main duties of the job You will assist with patient hygiene needs, toileting, nutritional intake, assisting patients with their mobility and physical comfort and monitoring and recording vital signs.You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to provide a high standard of nursing care and customer focus to improve the patient experience. Working for our organisation Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria NVQ qualification or willingness to undertake course Desirable criteria Care certificate Experience Essential criteria Caring for others in a health or social work capacity Skills Essential criteria Ability to act upon own initiative Knowledge Essential criteria Understanding of the role of a HCA Other Essential criteria Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values General Guidance for Applicants We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares. We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer. Employer certification / accreditation badges