Bank HCA band 2 SW

Job title:

Bank HCA band 2 SW

Company

NHS

Job description

Bank HCA band 2 –We are looking for an experienced HCA to join our team of bank workers.This is an exciting time to join our bank, with a new friendly and supportive team. We can offer you regular yet flexible working patterns, that allow you to make a real difference to services and patients and become an integral part of a cohesive team. As the largest community NHS trust in London we can support you to develop your experience, working as part of multi-skilled teams across a huge range of different locations and care settings.Why join?

• Earn more per hour – bank rates are higher than agency and include holiday pay. We also cover your expenses and provide free uniforms
• See the best shifts first – bank staff get priority over all agency workers
• Book the shifts you want on your phone – build your own rota on our bank booking system
• Get 24×7 support from our friendly Staff Bank team – a local team dedicated to helping you

Main duties of the jobClinical Dutieso To undertake venepuncture from patients in their own homes. Visit patients in order of priority as listed; there will be a maximum of two fasting patients at the beginning of the list, and one urgent. The phlebotomist will be expected to see up to 10 patients per daily session.o To undertake Blood pressure from patients in their own homes.o To maintain Knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to deliver a quality service that are responsive to the needs of patients.o To report any changes in condition of the patient to the Team Leader or in their absence the designated nurse in charge of the caseloadAbout usWe providecommunity health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire.Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people’s homes and local clinics, helping them to:stay wellmanage their own health with the right supportavoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives.Our vision:deliver great care closer to home.Our mission: working together to give children a better start and adults greater independencDate posted15 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£13.65 to £14.07 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday payContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference number824-BANK-BHSWJob locationsCentral London Community Healthcare TrustSouthwest divisionVariousSM4 5DXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProfessional StandardsAll staff must comply with the Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust Staff Code ofConduct and demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Senior Managers must also comply with the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers, based on the Nolan principles of public accountability. All staff employed in recognised professions are required to ensure they work to the professional standards and/or Codes of Practice set out for their professional group. In addition staff are required to demonstrate the Customer Care Standards of the organisation.Equal Opportunities and Dignity at WorkIt is the aim of CLCH NHS Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status or on the grounds of disability or sexual preference, or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of an individual’s ability to meet the requirements of the job. To this end CLCH NHS Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success. All staff should treat other staff, patients and the public with dignity and respect. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesProfessional StandardsAll staff must comply with the Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust Staff Code ofConduct and demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Senior Managers must also comply with the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers, based on the Nolan principles of public accountability. All staff employed in recognised professions are required to ensure they work to the professional standards and/or Codes of Practice set out for their professional group. In addition staff are required to demonstrate the Customer Care Standards of the organisation.Equal Opportunities and Dignity at WorkIt is the aim of CLCH NHS Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status or on the grounds of disability or sexual preference, or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of an individual’s ability to meet the requirements of the job. To this end CLCH NHS Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success. All staff should treat other staff, patients and the public with dignity and respect.Person SpecificationEssentialEssential

• NVQ level 2 (care)
• Knowledge of community practice to include venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Willingness to undertake training as appropriate to the post
• Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs

Person SpecificationEssentialEssential

• NVQ level 2 (care)
• Knowledge of community practice to include venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Willingness to undertake training as appropriate to the post
• Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs

Expected salary

£13.65 – 14.07 per hour

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:41:08 GMT

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