Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medical Unit

Job summary

Oldham Care Organisation is one of three care organisations which make up the Northern Care Alliance. Using our mantra of 'Saving lives, Improving lives', the aim is for our Care Organisations to work closely with the communities they serve to deliver safe, high quality and reliable care.

The Royal Oldham Hospital provides a unique and much needed service not only to its local community but also across Greater Manchester.

We are looking to recruitHealthcare Assistants to support our nursing teamon The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) which is a busy 48 bedded unit. We look afterpatients with a variety of acute medical conditions who are generally admitted to us from A&E or their own homes. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced healthcare assistants to join our team. You will report directly to the senior nurses in charge of the unit.AMU is one of the few areas in the hospital that have senior nurse covering the unit 24/7.

This really is a unique opportunity forHealthcare Assistants who are looking to pursue a career in a hospital setting. We'd love to show you around so you can see for yourself. Informal visits are welcome, please contact the unit and speak to any of the Senior Nursing Team.

Main duties of the job

Our commitment to you

• Support from an experienced and knowledgeable team of multi-skilled professionals
• A dedicated, supportive team who are keen to ensure you grow in your career
• Support in your development, we regularly have training available and are keen to support your growth as best as possible.
• Flexibility and willingness to work with you to provide a full filling and rewarding career with us.

The part you play

We are looking forenthusiasticindividuals who are motivated, friendly and highly driven to deliver high standards of quality care to our patients. The role will require shift working including rotation onto nights. You will receive support from the senior nursing team to develop in your role.

You will be someone who works well under pressure, is a great team player as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently when needed. You'll be someone who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but also applies these qualities to your team members.

A 'can do' attitude and determination to be flexible and embrace change to deliver the best patient care is essential as well as a desire to grow and improve our ever growing service.

Your communication skills will be second to none, working collaboratively with patients, relatives/carers and Colleagues to help plan a safe and seamless journey home.

About us

Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.