The closing date is 19th Dec 2024
Anticipated Interview date(s) 05/11/24
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our forward thinking Surgical Decision Unit. We have some excellent opportunities for you to expand your nursing skills and be part of our proactive and friendly nursing team. You will be committed to going the extra mile to enhance patient care and comfortable being part of our innovative, open and hardworking culture. In return we can offer you access to job related training which supports your personal development.
The Surgical Decision Unit (SDU) is a dedicated unit for patients who require an emergency surgical review. The unit consists of two services - an ambulatory care service and an emergency admissions area. SDU accepts referrals from the Emergency Department, Somerset Primary Link, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics.
The emergency admissions area has 22 beds, and the Triage area (ambulatory service) has a dedicated Triage Room and two assessment rooms. SDU deals with a large number of patient referrals and is one of the busiest departments in the hospital.
As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our forward thinking Surgical Decision Unit. We have some excellent opportunities for you to expand your nursing skills and be part of our proactive and friendly nursing team. You will be committed to going the extra mile to enhance patient care and comfortable being part of our innovative, open and hardworking culture. In return we can offer you access to job related training which supports your personal development.
The Surgical Decision Unit (SDU) is a dedicated unit for patients who require an emergency surgical review. The unit consists of two services - an ambulatory care service and an emergency admissions area. SDU accepts referrals from the Emergency Department, Somerset Primary Link, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics.
The emergency admissions area has 22 beds, and the Triage area (ambulatory service) has a dedicated Triage Room and two assessment rooms. SDU deals with a large number of patient referrals and is one of the busiest departments in the hospital.
As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.
- Cannulation and phlebotomy
- Experience of recording ECGs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
For help with your application, contact:
Julie Smith
julie.smith@somersetft.nhs.uk
01823342002
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24071.00 to £25674.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-OR-1008
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
