Job summary
Would you like to join Team DCHS?
We have a number of Healthcare Assistant vacancies available on Snowdrop Ward at Walton Hospital.
You will be responsible for direct care delivery for people with a diagnosis of organic mental health illness and associated problems related, in particular, Dementia, ChallengingBehaviours'and Physical Disabilities.
You will conduct all relevant forms of care in support of and supervised/directed by a Registered Nurse and will support the Registered Nurses in the implementation and delivery of high standards of patient care promoting patient wellbeing following a 'Person-Centred Approach'.
Main duties of the job
You will participate as a member of the nursing team in delivery and monitoring of individual care/treatment plans and report changes to the registered nurse as appropriate.
You will undertake programmes of personalised care to meet the direct care needs of each patient, maximizing independence and "recovery".
About us
Snowdrop ward is an 18 bedded unit providing care and treatment for individuals with organic mental health needs, largely dementia. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated staff to join our team. The work is hard, but the rewards are huge. If you absolutely want to make a difference to peoples lives then this may be the role for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
** This post may close early if we receive a high number of applications **
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
** This post may close early if we receive a high number of applications **
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION
Essential
- GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
- Care Certificate / Essentials in Care
- Sterling University - best practice in Dementia care/or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in health / social care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous Dementia/MH care/ challenging behaviour minimum 6 months
- Previous care experience within health or social care
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION
Essential
- GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
- Care Certificate / Essentials in Care
- Sterling University - best practice in Dementia care/or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in health / social care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous Dementia/MH care/ challenging behaviour minimum 6 months
- Previous care experience within health or social care
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).
