CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
JOB DESCRIPTION
This post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999 and the Care Standards Act
2000. Successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring
Service and any other such checks required by legislation, and applicants will be required
to consent to the disclosure of information under any such legislation.
POST:
Health Care Assistant- Breast Care Services
BASE:
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
SALARY RANGE:
£14,294 – £17,425 per annum pro rata
(Band 2)
REPORTS TO:
Breast Care Nurse Practitioner/Matron
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Senior Matron, Surgical Division
JOB PURPOSE:
The post holder will assist qualified nursing staff with the
provision of individualised nursing care. To support the
nursing team in the achievement of the department
objectives.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The post holder will have three key result areas:
Clinical
The post holder will:1.
Maintain confidentiality of the patients, staff and trust at all times.
2.
Under the direction of qualified nursing staff deliver individual programmes of care
undertaking duties as delegated by qualified members of the nursing team. Duties
include preparation of the clinic to receive patients, co-ordination of patient flow
through clinics, acting as a chaperone, delivery and collection of laboratory
specimens, dressing of minor wounds, providing support with self-care, fitting of
breast prostheses and general housekeeping duties.
3.
Following appropriate training take and record patient observations including body
mass index, blood pressure and pulse. Report results.
4.
Assist doctors/ nurses undertaking minor procedures in the department.
6.
Communicate all relevant information concerning the patient’s needs/cares to the
appropriate qualified nurse responsible for the patient.
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7.
Liaise and communicate relevant information to other members of the
multidisciplinary team.
8.
Contribute to effective communication in the department by assisting with appropriate
clerical duties.
9.
Work with colleagues to promote the development of the department philosophy and
agreed department objectives.
10.
Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and continually improve standards
of nursing practice.
11.
Assist in developing a therapeutic environment, which meets the needs of patients.
12.
Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health &
safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post.
13.
Contribute to the control of infection by performing appropriate cleaning duties.
Clinically Effective Services
The post holder will:
1.
Work as a member of the nursing team to ensure that nursing care is clinically
effective and complying with the requirements of the Trust’s Clinical
Governance Committee.
2.
Be supportive of research and audit undertaken by other members of the
multidisciplinary team.
3.
Contribute to the application and evaluation of current research and audit findings.
4.
Assist the Breast Care Practitioners to ensure that services comply with the
standards required by the relevant professional bodies.
Education
The post holder will:1
Under the guidance of the Breast Care Nurse Practitioners, identify own learning
needs and participate in the Trust’s appraisal programme.
2
Assist in the facilitation of a learning environment conducive to the acquisition of
further knowledge and skills.
3
Liaise with colleagues to co-ordinate the approach to the development of staff within
the department.
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Communication and Working Relationships
Senior and Junior Medical Staff
Heads of Nursing
Senior Matrons
Matrons
Nurse Practitioners
Divisional Directors
General Managers
Speciality Managers
Ward Sisters
Ward Receptionists
Executive Directors
Patient Safety Team
Assistance and Complaints Service
Clinical Skills Team
Other Professionals in the Trust
GP’s
External Professional Bodies and Agencies
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
To act in line with the Trust’s CARE values.
2.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
3.
To actively participate in the staff appraisal process.
4.
To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies
and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.
5.
It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and
control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a
way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining
up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant
to their post.
This job description acts as a guideline to the responsibilities of the post holder and
will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder and amended to meet changing
professional and service needs.
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CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
PERSON SPECIFICATION & SHORTLISTING CRITERIA
Please indicate below the criteria you would expect for effective performance of this post, this should reflect realistic job requirements in terms of skills, ability,
qualifications and personal attributes. You should also indicate how you intend to identify/measure the specified criteria.
POST TITLE: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (Band 2) Breast Care Services
REQUIREMENTS
CATEGORY
ESSENTIAL
IDENTIFICATION
DESIRABLE
Qualifications
 Educated to GCSE standard or
 Application form
 Health Related Training, First
& Training
equivalent, to include Maths and
Aid, Moving and Handling, Food
English.
Handling.

Working
Experience
Skills &
Knowledge
 Good oral and written
communication skills
 Good interpersonal skills
 Good organisational skills
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Application
from/Interview
 Application form and
Interview
 Interview and
references

Experience as an HCA in a
related area
IDENTIFICATION
 Application
form/Interview

Application
from/Interview
Pre-employment checks – ‘Right to work’ and ‘Verification of identity checks’
All applicants must provide evidence to prove their right to work in the UK and their identity. Below is
some guidance as to the documents which are acceptable for these purposes.
Right to Work documents
One of the list below is required:
 UK passport (in date)
 Full UK Birth Certificate and proof of National Insurance number and name.
 Full UK Adoption Certificate and proof of National Insurance number and name.
 Adoption or Birth Certificate issued in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland and proof of
National Insurance number and name.
 Non-UK Passport (in date) with visa/work permit if appropriate. Non-UK citizens can provide other
forms of documentation. Please seek guidance from the recruitment team or the NHS Employers
website.
Verification of I.D. documents
Applicants must provide documents that satisfy one of the following options:



Two forms of photo I.D. + one document confirming current address (one dated within last 3
months)
One form of photo I.D. + two documents confirming current address (one dated within last 3
months)
Two forms of non-photo I.D. + two documents confirming current address (one dated within last 3
months) + a passport sized photo of self with a letter from a ‘person of standing’ who can confirm
they have known you for at least 3 years and in what capacity.
The following lists are not exhaustive but give examples of what documents constitute photo I.D., proof
of address and non-photo I.D.
Photo I.D.
 UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Irish or EU passport
 Non EU passport with immigration status
 UK full or provisional photocard driving licence (MUST include paper counterpart)
Non-Photo I.D.
 Full UK birth certificate
 Full UK (old style) paper driving licence
 Adoption certificate
 Marriage/civil partnership certificate
 Divorce/annulment/civil partnership dissolution papers
 Deed poll certificate
 HM Revenue and Customs correspondence (dated within last 12 months) – P45 or P60 are
not acceptable
 Grant letter or student loan agreement from a Local Education Authority
 Benefit statement, book or card (dated within last 12 months)
Address
 Utility bill (dated within last 3 months)
 Council Tax bill (dated within last 12 months)
 Old style non-photo driving licence
 HM Revenue and Customs correspondence (dated within last 12 months) – P45 or P60 are
not acceptable
 Financial statement e.g. bank/credit/store card statement (dated within last 3 months) - Online
printouts are not acceptable.
 Mortgage statement (dated within last 12 months)
 Insurance certificate (dated within last 12 months)
 TV licence (dated within last 12 months)
 Benefit statement, book or card (dated within last 12 months)
 PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A DBS APPLICATION, THE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR IDENTITY MAY BE DIFFERENT TO THE
ABOVE. PLEASE REFER TO THE DBS GUIDANCE.
Pre-employment checks (Right to work and ID checks – Documentation list) – June 2012