Inpatient Health Care Assistant - Leicester
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Job summary
Important note for candidates - unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for Health Care Assistants who can contribute to the care of our patients with kindness, compassion and empathy on Beechwood Ward at the Evington Centre in the grounds of Leicester General Hospital. These wards provide sub-acute care, palliative care and complex rehabilitation.
The ward is led by nurses and you will work under their guidance as part of a very supportive team. You will be required to complete the Care Certificate if you do not already hold this 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 to the role. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the name on this advert.
Please note, this advert may close early once enough applications are received.
Free parking is available on site.
The local bus transport network has a stop outside the hospital.
The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking clinical observations and providing clinical care as delegated.
Supporting our patients in maintaining their health, well-being and independence.
Providing personal care.
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.
Details
Date posted
10 June 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
C9313-24-0842
Job locations
Evington Centre
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 4QG
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Evington Centre
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 4QG
Employer's website
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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