Health Care Assistant Marjory Warren Unit

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking an enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join their nursing team. You will provide compassionate care to patients and support their experience in the OPD/Day Hospital unit. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare and good communication skills, along with a commitment to the NHS values. This role offers excellent development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and savings

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting as a band 2 or equivalent.
• Awareness of confidentiality and data protection.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for patients under direct supervision.
• Support patient experience in the OPD/Day Hospital unit.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the department.

Skills

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Competent at clinical duties (ECG, venepuncture)

Able to work in a team and independently

Basic computer skills

Caring and empathetic demeanor

Positive attitude

Education

Completed the National Care Certificate

Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English

Job description

Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEEDS TO APPLY

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

About the Trust

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 Marjory Warren Unit Outpatients/Day Hospital where every day is different, and 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 of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

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 Trust’s 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.

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 responsibilities

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 perform a range of clinical duties always ensuring that actions are undertaken by the individual after appropriate training and within their sphere of competence.

Supporting patients who attend the OPD/Day Hospital unit, providing compassionate care, nutrition and hydration and supporting patients experience. 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 Trust’s 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, 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 working in a healthcare setting as a band 2 or equivalent
• Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of caring for patients.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
• Experience of supporting Quality Improvement/audits/research and development activities

Education & Qualifications (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.
• Care Certificate (or demonstrate willingness to undertake)
• Able to undertake ECG, Venepuncture and observations without supervision

Education & Qualifications (Desirable)

• Previous experience in Acute care setting

Knowledge (Essential)

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality, data protection
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Knowledge (Desirable)

• NHS healthcare and challenges faced by NHS

Skills & Abilities (Essential)

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Competent at a range of clinical duties, including ECG, venepuncture and observations.
• Able to work in a team and Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care.
• Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
• Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.

Skills & Abilities (Desirable)

• Willingness to develop more IT skills

Work Related Circumstances (Essential)

• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
• Occupational Health Clearance

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's Website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)