Barts Health NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Sycamore Ward

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Job summary

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant

o We are friendlyo We are welcomingo We are a communityo Join the Whipps Cross family and be a part of an amazing teamWhipps Cross University Hospital is part of the Barts Health group of hospitals that serves an area that is rich in diversity, providing services to a broad and diverse multicultural community for people living in East London and beyond.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant with excellent communication skills and the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working effectively within a team. Ideal applicants will understand the importance of patient centred care. We will provide you with excellent development opportunities and a team that lives and works by our value.We currently have vacancies in Sycamore Ward.

With excellent transport links Whipps Cross University Hospital provides a full range of modern acute medicine for various specialist services with a strong focus and a rewarding environment with excellent training, development and support enabling our staff to meet the high standards of healthcare. Our commitment and regard for our patients are reflected in our vision and WeCare values which are at the heart of everything we do.If you are committed and would like to develop your skills further please apply.All healthcare assistants are required to pass a literacy and numeracy test prior to interview.Our commitment for our patients are reflected in our vision and WeCare values which are at the heart of everything that we do.This post may close early due to the number of applications received so you are advised to apply promptly.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-4256274WXH-B

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • Basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent
  • Numeracy and literacy

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in a health care setting
Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • Basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent
  • Numeracy and literacy

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in a health care setting

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Muzit Ghebreab

muzit.ghebreab@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-4256274WXH-B

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR


Supporting documents

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