Job summary
Healthcare Assistant - Band 3 - 30 hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are currently looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual to join the Acute Frailty Hub within the Intermediate Tier Service Division as a Healthcare Assistant.
Under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse you will help us to ensure that we provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients.
Applicants should be excellent communicators and have a positive approach to patient care. A polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives will be essential for this role, together with your ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.
Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the direct supervision of a registered health care professional and be responsible for providing personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties/ tasks, always ensuring that actions are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence. Provide training, direction, and supervision to junior staff.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the National Care Certificate
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of caring for patients.
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Experience of support and supervision
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Competent at a range of clinical duties, within 6 months.
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
Desirable
- Has ability to supervise others
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the National Care Certificate
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of caring for patients.
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Experience of support and supervision
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Competent at a range of clinical duties, within 6 months.
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
Desirable
- Has ability to supervise others
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
