Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to support Ward 36 - Recovery and Rehabilitation Unit.
The ward is busy and you will need to be able to work under pressure at times. You will work within the established nursing team on Ward 36 alongside registered nurses, healthcare assistants and therapy staff providing care to patients on the ward.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Promotes a 'can do' attitude and determination to develop and sustain a dynamic and responsive clinical and administrative support service within a Community Hospital / Community Team setting which delivers best practice.
Promote and enhance the health and wellbeing of patients.
Promote and improve the patient experience / journey.
Empower patients and promote patient shared/self-care where appropriate.
To observe the general behaviour, ability and response of patients/clients and to record the information and report to qualified staff as and when required. To deal appropriately with interruptions, unpredictable events and behaviours.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support OR Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care OR Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- Successful completion of the 15 Care certificate modules and practical competency assessment, within required timescales
- GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support OR Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care OR Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- Successful completion of the 15 Care certificate modules and practical competency assessment, within required timescales
- GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
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).
