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Adult Burns Ward Our Burns Unit is an 6 bedded acute surgical ward caring for patients who have sustained burns or other skin loss injuries. We have an opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our busy and friendly specialist team.The ideal candidate will be emphatic, caring and compassionate. You will also be reliable, self-motivated and able to work as a member of the team assisting all staff in the daily running of the ward and providing high standards of care to patients.Previous experience in a health care setting is desirable although orientation, training and supervision will be provided. Basic IT skills are beneficial. Queen Victoria Hospital offers developmental opportunities for Health Care Assistants. You will be enrolled on the Care Certificate and be given the opportunity to apply for the various apprenticeship programmes. Main duties of the job The Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the ward team with the supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective, safe patient focused care at all times. Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude. Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department. To support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives and carers are dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner. You will ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to. About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes. At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To prepare bed spaces in preparation for receiving patients Assist to ensure the ward is restocked and have shared responsibility for maintaining the cleaning of clinical areas To assist with the admission and discharge of patients The post holder will be required to work as part of a skilled team to support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service Work as part of a team under supervision to provide a safe, effective environment of care for patients, relatives and their carers. Under direction of a registered practitioner, to support a comprehensive level of care, maintaining high standards and continuity of care to patients Support the registered practitioner in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care Under the direction of a registered practitioner, undertake a range of delegated clinical duties including record keeping, patient observations,specimen handling and participate in wound care Under the direction of the registered practitioner check sterilised equipment, ensuring related paperwork is in order and completed correctly To assist in ensuring all written documentation is completed, i.e. Patient care plans and charts Use the Patient Centre system for relevant purposes Assist with the provision of the day-to-day management of clinical equipment and report any problems to senior colleagues, completing the necessary documentation Communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/ carers in a professional and compassionate manner. To escalate any concerns about a patient to the relevant practitioner immediately Assist patients with activities of daily living whilst ensuring the privacy and dignity of the patient is maintained at all times, for example, undressing, chaperoning, emotional and physical support overcoming barriers to communication Ensure patients, visitors and staff are dealt with sensitively and professionally with due regard to ethnic origin, culture, religion, disability and sexual orientation Acting as a positive role model for peers, supporting other HCAs as required Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues To deal with queries and problems from patients and staff, both on the telephone and personally, in a positive and helpful manner and escalate as appropriate Attend department meetings Ensure a safe environment in the department for patients/staff and visitors and inform the Ward Matron/ Nurse in Charge of potential hazards. Comply with COSHH regulation and other Health and Safety legislation Assist in the evaluation of new equipment and resources To undertake phlebotomy tasks as required upon completion of the competency Be able to use any information technology within the department Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To prepare bed spaces in preparation for receiving patients Assist to ensure the ward is restocked and have shared responsibility for maintaining the cleaning of clinical areas To assist with the admission and discharge of patients The post holder will be required to work as part of a skilled team to support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service Work as part of a team under supervision to provide a safe, effective environment of care for patients, relatives and their carers. Under direction of a registered practitioner, to support a comprehensive level of care, maintaining high standards and continuity of care to patients Support the registered practitioner in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care Under the direction of a registered practitioner, undertake a range of delegated clinical duties including record keeping, patient observations,specimen handling and participate in wound care Under the direction of the registered practitioner check sterilised equipment, ensuring related paperwork is in order and completed correctly To assist in ensuring all written documentation is completed, i.e. Patient care plans and charts Use the Patient Centre system for relevant purposes Assist with the provision of the day-to-day management of clinical equipment and report any problems to senior colleagues, completing the necessary documentation Communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/ carers in a professional and compassionate manner. To escalate any concerns about a patient to the relevant practitioner immediately Assist patients with activities of daily living whilst ensuring the privacy and dignity of the patient is maintained at all times, for example, undressing, chaperoning, emotional and physical support overcoming barriers to communication Ensure patients, visitors and staff are dealt with sensitively and professionally with due regard to ethnic origin, culture, religion, disability and sexual orientation Acting as a positive role model for peers, supporting other HCAs as required Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues To deal with queries and problems from patients and staff, both on the telephone and personally, in a positive and helpful manner and escalate as appropriate Attend department meetings Ensure a safe environment in the department for patients/staff and visitors and inform the Ward Matron/ Nurse in Charge of potential hazards. Comply with COSHH regulation and other Health and Safety legislation Assist in the evaluation of new equipment and resources To undertake phlebotomy tasks as required upon completion of the competency Be able to use any information technology within the department Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good standard of secondary education Desirable NVQ in healthcare or equivalent Attributes Essential Demonstrates compassion when dealing with patients, families and colleagues Experience Essential Experience of team working Desirable Experience of caring for and supporting patients in a care/ hospital environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good standard of secondary education Desirable NVQ in healthcare or equivalent Attributes Essential Demonstrates compassion when dealing with patients, families and colleagues Experience Essential Experience of team working Desirable Experience of caring for and supporting patients in a care/ hospital environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Employer details Employer name Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Hospital Holtye Road East

IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for Delivery Drivers for their clients Distribution Operation in Romford so now is an exciting time to be part of their brand. What will the role involve? You will be delivering packages across a planned route to an approved timescale Loading and unloading parcels from your van (must be able to lift a minimum of 23kg) Full training and induction will be provided, and you'll work with a supportive team. This is a great opportunity to enhance your career as a Delivery Driver. As a Delivery Driver, our client offers: From £112.50 - £174.90 per day depending on depot (vehicle rental available Performance bonus & fuel contribution payments Fully paid training days 9-9.5 hour day planned Delivery Route Weekly Pay Full induction and training with a supportive team once you're on the road. Free car parking. These roles are on a self-employed basis. What are we looking for? You will need a UK or EU Driving Licence You must have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence and held your licence for more than 1 year Must be over the age of 21 if hiring the vehicle or over 18 if you have your won vehicle Hard-working, motivated, and great at working in a fast-paced environment A good understanding of the local area would be an advantage Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. Acorn by Synergie acts as an

Skilled worker visa - Health care assistant - Must already be in the UK We are looking for a Female to join our already amazing team. This is a domiciliary care role so driving is essential. You must live in and around Havering or be willing to re-locate for this role. You must already be in the UK. We've all looked after somebody at some point in our lives whether it's a child, a partner or even other family members. Think about that rewarding feeling you get when you're able to make them smile, feel better or even make a difference. Working for Bluebird Care means you can experience that every day multiple times a day. It would be silly not to apply. It doesn't matter if you haven't had any formal training, we'll provide you with training, shadowing and mentoring. We'll be here to support you every step of the way. All we ask is that you have access to a vehicle with a full valid UK driving licence so that you can travel between our customer's homes. But most importantly that you bring your caring and passionate flare to every single customer visit. Don't pass up the opportunity to work for one of the UK's largest home care providers. With over 200 offices across the UK and delivering 20,000 customer visits every day, you're safe in our hands. This role is heavily focused on delivering personal care, but it is more than that, it's about delivering an experience. We may be the only people some of our customers see daily, so it's about delivering an experience. We need to ensure our customers feel safe at home but also that they still get to carry out the hobbies and interests that they know and love. Department Care Assistant Role Full Time Locations Havering

Location: Tonbridge Delivery Office Working hours: 7:30 -14:30 (working hours may vary) Shifts: Monday to Saturday (5/6 shifts across 6 days per week) Hourly Rate: Monday to Saturday £16.58 About the role You'll start your day for an hour or so in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route, before either taking out your van to complete your round or making your way out on foot. You'll each be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries and the round will take around four hours to complete. The hand-held computer will also act as your routing system putting your round in the most economical route, telling you which house to go to next. About You Upbeat and self-motivated, you'll be as happy working alone as you will be working as part of a team and getting to know the different people on your round. You'll have a strong sense of community and the idea of doing a job that involves flexible working patterns will appeal to you. We deliver parcels come rain or shine, so we're looking for people who like being outdoors whatever the weather, you'll also be someone who likes the idea of doing a job that will help you keep fit. Some experience in a customer facing role would be ideal. Driving licence requirements A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address), with no more than six penalty points is essential, but a clean licence is preferred. Please note you will be required to show this at your induction. Routes may be on foot rather than in a van and may include either parcels, post or a mixture of both. Weekends are busy for the depot, therefore there must be a willingness to work across the weekends, for which you will be given days off in the week where required. If you are interested in