Bank Healthcare Assistant - Inpatient Ward - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, DublinJob type: Bank Contract of EmploymentPrimary Duties and Responsibilities: Previous experience of working in a caring profession is desirable.Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.Have the ability to undertake the physical demands of the role.Be motivated and able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.Be of good character.The ideal candidate will display personal initiative, value others opinions and have concise communication skills, forward thinking and actively take responsibility for meeting internal and external customer needs to achieve customer satisfaction.The Health Care Assistant reports to and is accountable to the ClinicalNurse Managers and the Director of Nursing in all matters relating to theposition.The appointee will be required to work in anypatient service area of the clinic and he/she will be required to rotatebetween wards and any other patient service areas as deemed appropriate byclinic management.The role of the Health Care Assistant is to assistthe Nursing Staff in the delivery of patient care, under the supervision of theClinical Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses. The primary role is to assist nurses with nursing care and associatedduties.The Health Care Assistant will work under thesupervision and direction of Nursing Staff, who will decide in respect of eachpatient the work to be undertaken by the Attendant.Strict confidentiality must be maintained at alltimes and the Health Care Assistant must ensure the dignity of the patients ismaintained at all times.Health Care Assistants should report on and offduty to the Clinical Nurse Manager or deputy or in their absence.Qualifications & Experience:Possess a good standard of educationFETAC Level 5 Qualification is essentialEqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related payand premium pay where applicable.Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.Developmentand Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.AboutUPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland andCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.