Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-HCA030724
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £22,816.00 - £24,336.00 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Closing
- 07/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated Senior Healthcare Assistant to join the team in Orthopaedic Outpatient Services within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Care Group to work at Royal South Hants (RSH).
We are a friendly and welcoming team who offer a supportive working environment. We see a variety of people and have specialist skills to meet the needs of patients with complex injuries and conditions. We also have a strong relationship with our patients and offer them support and information to help aid their recovery. Our small team includes qualified nurses, plaster technicians and healthcare assistants. We cover clinics Monday –Friday and cross between RSH and UHS sites.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
To assist, under supervision the provision of general and technical activities in the delivery of patient care.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for an individual with a keen interest in Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O). Previous T&O experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. A desire to continue to develop & learn is paramount. All applicants would need to be flexible and competent in wound care.
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 in health and social care or equivalent
- Numeracy and Literacy skills at level 1 or 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Keyboard skills
- Experience and competent in additional clinical skills
Relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in a caring role
- Understanding of an acute hospital setting and the role of the SHCA
Desirable criteria
- Previous HCA experience
- Previous experience of working with the general public
- Experience of using a computer
Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Celestine Manson
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02380540215
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