Healthcare Assistant

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a healthcare assistant in critical care. This role involves providing essential patient care and support within intensive care and high dependency units. You will communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensuring comfort and safety. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Enjoy a fulfilling career with benefits like generous annual leave, NHS pension scheme membership, and staff discounts. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance options

Financial advice from Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direct patient care, including hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in critical care units.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Administrative Skills

Education

Healthcare Assistant Training

Job description

This is a full or part-time position for a healthcare assistant within the critical care department. The position involves rotating between intensive care and high dependency units.

Safeguarding Commitment

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively, and sharing information appropriately.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of a registered nurse.
2. Maintain a safe and clean environment.
3. Carry out routine administrative and telephone-related tasks.
4. Communicate effectively when giving and receiving verbal and written information.
5. Provide direct patient care, including assisting with hygiene, dressing, mobility, and feeding.
6. Communicate with patients and their families.

About Us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and are one of its largest employers. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups.

Support and Flexibility

If you require support with your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team. We also consider requests for flexible working to accommodate individual needs.

Benefits We Offer

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance options
• Stockport Credit Union for financial advice

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Lisa Hinde
Job Title: Band 7 Critical Care
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]