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About the Role
Be the difference in your patients’ lives!
As Health Care Assistant (HCA), you will be responsible for assisting the nursing staff to implement the care plans of patients at Schoen Clinic York. The nursing staff will decide the detailed care plans in conjunction with best practice (e.g., NICE guidelines), and HCAs will participate in the development and implementation of daily activities to support the care plans.
You’ll be required to undertake regular physical observations of patients, as directed by nursing staff, and feedback on their level of risk appropriately. You will support and supervise patients at meal times which can include assisting nurses with Naso-gastic feeding, and be able to work within the NICE guidelines alongside the Health and Safety policies we hold at Schoen Clinic. Further duties will include (but not limited to):
To be responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with the patients.
To liaise with Staff Nurses, Occupational Therapists and MDT members in terms of unit activity.
To report any issue of concern to Staff Nurses.
Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding principles in all dealings with young people and their families.
Assist Occupational therapists and Assistant psychologists to deliver therapies, as time permits, and with agreement of nursing staff.
As per the needs of the hospital, help staff and support other on-site services.
Details
Location
Schoen Clinic York
Job Type
Full Time, Permanent
Category
HCA
Salary
£20,000 - £21,645 per annum - depending on experieence
Benefits
You will have access to a wide range of benefits which include (but not limited to):
25 days holiday + bank holidays, which increases with the length of service
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Paid emergency leave
Professional development opportunities so that you can build your career with us
Contributory pension scheme with Royal London
Enhanced Private Medical Insurance with BUPA including access to a private GP service, free screening, and the inclusion of pre-existing conditions.
Dental Cover
Recognition schemes for employees
Eye care scheme with Specsavers
Online benefits portal with high street and online shopping discounts
Winter flu jabs
EAP assistance on a range of topics and concerns
Skills & requirements
Educational
· A good standard of education, ideally NVQ level 2 of equivalent
· Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development
Specific Training, Skills & Knowledge
· Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills
· Good verbal and written communication skills
· Must be able to ensure safe practice
· Working in a healthcare setting
About your future team
Our culture
Our culture of world-class medical excellence is based on our five key values:
· Accountable: Taking ownership of the things I say and do
· Caring: Treating others as I would like to be treated
· Collaborative: Working together to make a winning team
· Courageous: Being proud to be different and challenge the norm
· Determined: Seeing things through to meet and exceed expectations
Schoen Clinic York is a highly specialised Hospital for adults in the North of England. We are currently based on the ground floor of Minster Grange, and in July 2024 will be expanding to cover the full building with other service lines including Dementia care. We are situated just off Haxby Road which is 10 minutes’ drive from York Train Station and 4 miles from the A64.