Healthcare Assistant Ward 52

Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom

Job Description

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. We are unable to sponsor Healthcare Assistants without 2 years band 3 NHS experience.
If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you commence employment with CDDFT and be paid on Annex 21 arrangements (24465) until completion.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.
The relience upon AI is strongly discouraged when completing applications.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Health Care Assistants to join a innovative specialist multidisciplinary, Acute Frailty Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital.Ward 52 plays an integral part of the frailtypathway which involves the identification and management of frailty patients.
The HCA will support the ward Team with the co-ordination of patient information gathering, you will support with clinical tasks and assessments, the expediting of clinical investigations and complex discharge planning. Along side providing first class basic patient care.
The post holder will be part of a larger multi-disciplinary team including Consultant Geriatricians, Nurses and Therapists.
Main duties of the job
The job involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a high-quality service in the complex frailty unit. The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties to clinically support the multidiciplinary team which include welcoming patients to the unit, recording observations and ECGs,phlebotomy, providing patients with refreshements, assisiting with patients hygiene needs, helping facilitate patient hospital transfers and patient discharge and supporting the unit by helping ensure the unit is clean and well stocked at all times.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full s can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,465 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0611
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the care planning process involving and informing patients and where appropriate their carers.
Support the Frailty Team in gathering patient information and collateral history on the patient by liaising with next the of kin, carers and external agencies.
Support the Frailty Team with complex discharge planning.
Support the Frailty Team with administrative duties and referrals to support services.
Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to patient care.
Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of care programs.
To recognise and act upon deterioration in a patients condition informing a Registered Nurse of action taken.
To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and ensure appropriate assistance is given.
To discuss with patients strategies to maximize independence and manage chronic illness.
To keep accurate and timely written records of care delivered and patient progression.
To carry out additional clinical skills relevant to the patient group/speciality.
To assist medical staff and registered nurses in carrying out invasive procedures.
To act as team representative where appropriate reducing demands on Registered Nurse time.
To assist in resolving conflict and diffusing situations where appropriate.
To take responsibility for ongoing education and their personal development plan.
To welcome patients to the unit, and facilitate patient transport needs to and from hospital.
To assist in the admitting of patients to the ward, including recording these on clinical systems, recording base-line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions within the Care Plan or Pathway.
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the unit which may include phlebotomy, recording ECGs, recording blood glucose, performing MRSA screening and monitoring/removal of IV cannulas.
To assist the clinical team with data entry, filing, documentation of care delivery, including scheduling of planned procedures.
To ensure the unit area and clinical rooms remain tidy and well stocked, including liaison with supplies team to ensure adequate stock provision.
To demonstrate competence in accurate recording of clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or changes with the patients condition and report to registered nurse.
To act as chaperone when necessary.
Serving of patient meals/drinks/snacks.
provide and support patients with hygiene needs.
To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients ensuring return of property and preparation of bed space for next patient. Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the care planning process involving and informing patients and where appropriate their carers.
Support the Frailty Team in gathering patient information and collateral history on the patient by liaising with next the of kin, carers and external agencies.
Support the Frailty Team with complex discharge planning.
Support the Frailty Team with administrative duties and referrals to support services.
Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to patient care.
Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of care programs.
To recognise and act upon deterioration in a patients condition informing a Registered Nurse of action taken.
To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and ensure appropriate assistance is given.
To discuss with patients strategies to maximize independence and manage chronic illness.
To keep accurate and timely written records of care delivered and patient progression.
To carry out additional clinical skills relevant to the patient group/speciality.
To assist medical staff and registered nurses in carrying out invasive procedures.
To act as team representative where appropriate reducing demands on Registered Nurse time.
To assist in resolving conflict and diffusing situations where appropriate.
To take responsibility for ongoing education and their personal development plan.
To welcome patients to the unit, and facilitate patient transport needs to and from hospital.
To assist in the admitting of patients to the ward, including recording these on clinical systems, recording base-line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions within the Care Plan or Pathway.
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the unit which may include phlebotomy, recording ECGs, recording blood glucose, performing MRSA screening and monitoring/removal of IV cannulas.
To assist the clinical team with data entry, filing, documentation of care delivery, including scheduling of planned procedures.
To ensure the unit area and clinical rooms remain tidy and well stocked, including liaison with supplies team to ensure adequate stock provision.
To demonstrate competence in accurate recording of clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or changes with the patients condition and report to registered nurse.
To act as chaperone when necessary.
Serving of patient meals/drinks/snacks.
provide and support patients with hygiene needs.
To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients ensuring return of property and preparation of bed space for next patient.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential

  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
  • Reflective practitioner.
  • Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.
Desirable
  • Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
Qualifications
Essential
  • Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
  • GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
  • Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Experience
Essential
  • Computer skills.
  • Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
  • Previous experience in caring for others.
Personal Attributes
Essential
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
  • Understanding of the role of HCSW.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
  • Good verbal and written command of English.
  • Ability to act upon own initiative.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to work under some pressure.
  • Ability to show leadership.
  • Ability to plan own work.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Willing to take and record patient observations.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
  • Reflective practitioner.
  • Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.
Desirable
  • Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
Qualifications
Essential
  • Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
  • GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
  • Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Experience
Essential
  • Computer skills.
  • Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
  • Previous experience in caring for others.
Personal Attributes
Essential
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
  • Understanding of the role of HCSW.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
  • Good verbal and written command of English.
  • Ability to act upon own initiative.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to work under some pressure.
  • Ability to show leadership.
  • Ability to plan own work.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Willing to take and record patient observations.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3976507
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £24,465-26,598 per year
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned