Job summary
Job overview:
Work as an effective member of the team, providing high quality care for patients under the supervision of a registered health care professional. Promote good communication that supports the dignity, care and safety of the patients. Assist in maintaining a safe working environment and the provision of compassionate care.
Due to the shift patterns required within these posts post you will also need to evidence that you have reached the age of 18 by your start date in line with Working Time Regulations.
Main duties of the job
An Amazing Opportunity to Grow Your Career and Create your Future with Us
Are you someone who.... stays calm under pressure. Has excellent communication skills? Is able to focus on safety, caring, compassion and improvement of yourself and others?
Wants to work as part of a team to deliver excellence and make a real difference to the care of our patients? Respects and supports others.
You will also have ongoing development opportunities if you would like to continue to grow your career with us.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Previous relevant experience in a health or care setting would be an advantage but we will also be pleased to consider your application if you do not have this experience.
As part of the recruitment process we will invite you to attend an interview which will include Literacy and Numeracy tests.
If successful, you will be provided with a three-week full-time training programme which will give you the knowledge to perform your initial role.
Please read the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Previous relevant experience in a health or care setting would be an advantage but we will also be pleased to consider your application if you do not have this experience.
As part of the recruitment process we will invite you to attend an interview which will include Literacy and Numeracy tests.
If successful, you will be provided with a three-week full-time training programme which will give you the knowledge to perform your initial role.
Please read the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for further details.
Person Specification
Education training and qualifications
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Healthcare support worker experience
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Teamworking experience
- Demonstrate a caring and empathic attitude
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Motivated and good organisational skills
- Able to prioritise workload
- Good time keeping
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding the role of a healthcare assistant
Desirable
- Experience of working with the public
- Previous Healthcare experience
Person Specification
Education training and qualifications
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Healthcare support worker experience
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Teamworking experience
- Demonstrate a caring and empathic attitude
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Motivated and good organisational skills
- Able to prioritise workload
- Good time keeping
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding the role of a healthcare assistant
Desirable
- Experience of working with the public
- Previous Healthcare experience
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.
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.
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).
