Advanced Health Care Assistant

Job overview

The Advanced Health Care Assistant (AHCA) is a member of a nursing team who undertakes duties in relation to patient care and nursing team administration, in the Emergency Department. The AHCA will carry out delegated work in accordance with the vocational competencies detailed within the National Qualification Framework (NQF) at Level 3 and also in line with local policy and guidelines.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic team which is currently working to provide care for patients that attend our Accident and Emergency department.

The role is challenging and demanding and you will require a flexible and proactive approach to develop your existing skills in a new environment. Collaborative working is essential between patients, families and all members of the multidisciplinary team and therefore requires excellent communication skills.

After a full induction programme you will be working with guidance from our friendly and supportive team who have a great deal of experience to share. The post provides opportunities for training and development to further advance our skills and career.

“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff."

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Advanced Health Care Assistant (AHCA) is a member of Emergency Care nursing team who undertakes duties in relation to patient care and nursing team administration, in the Emergency Department. The AHCA will carry out delegated work in accordance with the vocational competencies detailed within the National Qualification Framework (NQF) at Level 3 and also in line with local policy and guidelines. Duties will be assigned by and carried out under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, according to the individual patient care plan/pathway.

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients.  We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

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“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.