Job summary
The award winning stroke team on wards A10 and E1 are looking for healthcare assistants to join their teams.
****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.
At Stockport NHS foundation Trust we are proud that we care for our people as much as our patients , This is an exciting opportunity to join our hardworking and dynamic nursing team in the stroke services where every day is different, and there is always something new to learn.
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and hard working healthcare assistant, who is looking to develop new skills.
We will show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, starting with a comprehensive Induction programme, so we're proud to nurture and support our nursing teams to provide the very best care. In return, you'll deliver our values, we care, we respect and we listen.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a dynamic and friendly team who together strive to achieve the best patient outcomes and deliver the highest standard of care to all of our patients.
We are committed to delivering safe high quality care to our patients with a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trusts values.
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.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting patients who are admitted to the stroke units providing compassionate care, nutrition and hydration and patient experience through all aspects of their rehabilitation. Undertaking good housekeeping to ensure we provide a clean and safe department.
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 salaryIn 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
Supporting patients who are admitted to the stroke units providing compassionate care, nutrition and hydration and patient experience through all aspects of their rehabilitation. Undertaking good housekeeping to ensure we provide a clean and safe department.
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 salaryIn 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
Education & Qualification
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
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Competent at a range of clinical duties, within 6 months.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills
work related circumstances
Essential
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Experience working in a healthcare setting
Essential
- Training relevant to the post
- Work at a band 2 health care assistant level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
- Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
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
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Competent at a range of clinical duties, within 6 months.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills
work related circumstances
Essential
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Experience working in a healthcare setting
Essential
- Training relevant to the post
- Work at a band 2 health care assistant level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
- Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
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.
