Oxford Health NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - City Community Hospital

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Job summary

Are you looking for a new career in the caring profession?

City Community Hospital looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our supportive team. We are looking for caring and highly motivated individuals who are eager to learn and be a positive member of our team.

You will support the nursing team to deliver outstanding care, showing warmth and support to our patients, helping to promote independence, dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care.

Main duties of the job

Our teams work hard to ensure high quality patient centered care is at the heart of everything we do, and our staff are supported in their roles and encouraged to develop. As a team member you will receive on-going support and development to enhance the care you provide to the people we support.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people who use our services and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.

About us

You will have an opportunity to work with supportive teams and committed colleagues.

Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH5294998-A

Job locations

City Community Hospital

Chuchill Hospital, Fulbrook Centre

Headington

OX3 7JU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note:

New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note:

New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Willingness to take an active part in the team

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a clinical/rehabilitation or equivalent setting

Desirable

Previous experience of providing care

Personal Qualities

Essential

Enthusiasm to work with people and promote a caring therapeutic environment
Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

Keen interest in undertaking further professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Willingness to take an active part in the team

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a clinical/rehabilitation or equivalent setting

Desirable

Previous experience of providing care

Personal Qualities

Essential

Enthusiasm to work with people and promote a caring therapeutic environment
Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

Keen interest in undertaking further professional development

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

City Community Hospital

Chuchill Hospital, Fulbrook Centre

Headington

OX3 7JU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

City Community Hospital

Chuchill Hospital, Fulbrook Centre

Headington

OX3 7JU

Employer's website

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