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Job summary

Main area
HCA
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Fixed term: 17 months
Hours
Part time - 34.5 hours per week
Job ref
162-4720-NA-A
Employer
Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QH OP Gynae
Town
Romford
Salary
£22,500 per annum inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Apprentice Health Care Assistant (HCA) Outpatients Department

Band 2

 

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Job overview

Gynaecology outpatients is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Apprentice Health Care Assistant to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team working across both Queen’s and King George Hospital sites. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care in our outpatient setting. You must have excellent communication skills and be flexible to the service needs. Under the direction and supervision of a qualified nurse, provide effective support in direct and indirect client care including clerical and administrative support. To participate as a member of the department team maintaining and developing a high standard of patient care.
Alongside the role you will be completing the Level 2 Health Care Support Worker apprenticeship. If you already hold this or another health care qualification at Level 2 or above, then you are not eligible to apply for this post. 

Please read the advert and Job Description carefully before applying, ensuring that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification.  
To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must meet the following criteria:
Be 18 years old or over
Have the right to work in the UK (without restrictions) 
Have been permanently resident in the UK for the past 3 years

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of the care system.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction and supervision of a qualified nurse, provide effective support in direct and indirect client care, including clerical and administrative support.
To participate as a member of the departmental team in maintaining and developing a high standard of patient care.

Working for our organisation

We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. 

We’re pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care. 

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Nadeem Arif, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5938. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE|level including Maths and English at Grade A-C/4 and above

Skills/ Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a Customer Service environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a care setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Zoe Grant
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01708435000
Additional information

Ext 5101

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