Health Care Support Worker - Rutland

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Important note for candidates - unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

We are recruiting for Health Care Support Workers for our newly refurbished ward based at Rutland Memorial Hospital. Our wards are led by nurses and you will work under their guidance as part of a very supportive team. The wards provide sub-acute care, palliative care and rehabilitation.

We are looking for Health Care Support Workers who can contribute to the care of our patients with kindness, compassion and empathy. Experience of working in health and social care is desirable but not essential. Full support and training will be given so we are also interested in meeting you if you have no experience but can demonstrate an interest in and motivation for the role. You will be supported to complete the Care Certificate and we actively encourage on-going development. The post will provide cover on a rota basis over a 24 hour per day, 7 day a week service.

You are welcome to visit one of the wards during the application process to give you an insight into the role. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the name on this advert.

Free parking is available on site.

The local bus transport network has a stop near to the hospital.

The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.

Please note that this advert will close as soon as enough applications have been received - this may be before the listed closing date.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking clinical observations and providing clinical care as delegated.

Providing personal care.

Supporting our patients in maintaining their health, well-being and independence.

Accurately recording patient information.

Working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-24-0521

Job locations

Rutland Memorial Hospital

Cold Overton Road

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in working with us please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in working with us please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of proven skills in Maths and English e.g.functional skills level 2, GCSE, OLevel, CSE or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates experience of working in health or social care.
Demonstrates empathy and compassion in caring for people.
Demonstrates an ability to use IT for communication and care delivery.

Standard Requirements

Essential

Evidence of understanding the principles of equality and diversity.
Evidence of understanding the principles of confidentiality and data protection.
Evidence of understanding the needs of service users of the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of proven skills in Maths and English e.g.functional skills level 2, GCSE, OLevel, CSE or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates experience of working in health or social care.
Demonstrates empathy and compassion in caring for people.
Demonstrates an ability to use IT for communication and care delivery.

Standard Requirements

Essential

Evidence of understanding the principles of equality and diversity.
Evidence of understanding the principles of confidentiality and data protection.
Evidence of understanding the needs of service users of the Trust.

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.