Healthcare Assistant
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
We are looking for a dynamic supportive experienced individual to join the Medical Outpatient Team in a Healthcare Assistant role. The post holder will welcome patients into the department and record any observations/ interventions required prior to their outpatient appointment. The post holder will also support with reception cover in the absence of the regular receptionist.
The department is located in suite 4 and is open Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30
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Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:
Demonstrating a caring approach to patients and relatives who attend the department and ensure
that dignity and respect are maintained at all times. Maintaining a clean safe environment for our patients to receive care in.
Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Using patient/carers feedback to implement improvements that positively impact their care
Working for our organisation
Our vision:
Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission:
To bring our people communities and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of. We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information regarding the role See person specifics and job description for full details which is attached to the advert.
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
COVID19 Vaccination
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.