Job summary
The post holder will work under the direct supervision of a registered health care professional and be responsible for providing personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties/ tasks, always ensuring that actions are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence. Provide training, direction, and supervision to junior staff.
Main duties of the job
Work within the ward/department setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carers
Work under the direction of the Registered Healthcare Professionals and senior colleagues, both independently and part of the Multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients
Prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice
Develop competencies appropriate to the role
Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity and confidentiality
Exhibit professional attitude and behaviour and always demonstrate excellent patient care skills
Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating, to achieving own and others full potential
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
Work within the ward/department setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carers
Work under the direction of the Registered Healthcare professionals and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of the multi- disciplinary team.
Under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional ensure a high standard of service provision within ward/department, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvements
Participate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice Develop competencies appropriate to the role the role.
Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
Exhibit professional attitude and behaviour and always demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating, to achieving own and others full potential.
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.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within the ward/department setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carers
Work under the direction of the Registered Healthcare professionals and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of the multi- disciplinary team.
Under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional ensure a high standard of service provision within ward/department, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvements
Participate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice Develop competencies appropriate to the role the role.
Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
Exhibit professional attitude and behaviour and always demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating, to achieving own and others full potential.
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.
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
Person Specification
Healthcare
Essential
- Completed the National Care Certificate, or must complete it within 3 months
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of caring for patients.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
- Able to build effective relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff
- Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
Person Specification
Healthcare
Essential
- Completed the National Care Certificate, or must complete it within 3 months
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of caring for patients.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
- Able to build effective relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff
- Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
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).
