Job summary
FULL TIME POST - 37.5 HRS A WEEK
Ward E2
We are looking for highly motivated health care assistant who can contribute to continuing our high standards of patient's care. We require enthusiastic, motivated staffs that enjoy challenge.
Ward E2 is a Geriatric Medicine ward with 34 Beds. Patients are having medical conditions and complex health needs. The team consists of dedicated nurses, doctors, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and other multi-disciplinary team.
We are offering full time hours. If you like the sound of what we offer and you want to work for an organization that is friendly, committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities please apply online.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant role is key to ensuring that our nursing teams are supported to deliver consistently, high quality, patient centered care.
This is a great opportunity for dedicated and caring people who really want to make a difference to our patients. Your care for other people and your willingness to provide the best possible care to patients and relatives will ensure your success in the role. Friendly and approachable in your style, you'll be someone who can communicate well, be able to organise your workload accordingly and be a reliable point of support for patients, relatives and your colleagues.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a healthcare Assistant you will be expected to work within our dedicated multi-disciplinary teams and be involved in providing individualised care, assisting with patient hygiene and dressing, and meeting the nutritional needs whilst maintaining their dignity and respect. Contributing to the safety and cleanliness of the environment whilst keeping good documentation.
Communications - To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- To carry out ward clerical and IT tasks, as required.
- To carry out routine administrative/telephone related tasks.
- To communicate effectively when giving/receiving verbal and written information.
Responsibility for Patient Care
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care activities.
- To maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.
- To carry out duties as required, meeting all aspects of ward catering.
- To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities.
- To maintain patient dignity.
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide patients with exceptional care
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a healthcare Assistant you will be expected to work within our dedicated multi-disciplinary teams and be involved in providing individualised care, assisting with patient hygiene and dressing, and meeting the nutritional needs whilst maintaining their dignity and respect. Contributing to the safety and cleanliness of the environment whilst keeping good documentation.
Communications - To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- To carry out ward clerical and IT tasks, as required.
- To carry out routine administrative/telephone related tasks.
- To communicate effectively when giving/receiving verbal and written information.
Responsibility for Patient Care
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care activities.
- To maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.
- To carry out duties as required, meeting all aspects of ward catering.
- To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities.
- To maintain patient dignity.
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide patients with exceptional care
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) Adapting style accordingly to the audience
- Able to work in a team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
- Caring / supportive attitude
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
- Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme
Desirable
- Holds National Care Certificate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) Adapting style accordingly to the audience
- Able to work in a team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
- Caring / supportive attitude
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
- Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme
Desirable
- Holds National Care Certificate
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.
