Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

Health Care Assistant - Band 2

Cedar Ward - Chippenham Hospital

Full & Part Time Opportunities - Permanent

Please note that unfortunately we are unable to offer overseas sponsorship at this time

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for a new challenge, or are you looking to start your career in healthcare within an organisation that actively promotes health and well-being and development for their staff?

Cedar Ward is a nurse-led 17 bedded dementia friendly unit within Chippenham hospital which specialises in rehabilitation and sub-acute care. You will be working within a diverse team consisting of Healthcare Assistants, Nurse Associates, Registered nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Support Workers, Nurse consultants, advanced clinical practitioners and Doctors.You will be actively involved in the rehabilitation and care of our patients from admission to discharge.

Main duties of the job

Full training will be provided. There are also numerous opportunities to develop your skills and we will provide Continuing Professional Development to enhance your clinical skills and to keep your skills up-to-date.

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Details

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-22004

Job locations

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a care / health role.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English grade D or above or Level 1 functional skills in Literacy & Numeracy

Desirable

  • QCF or NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject
  • Care Certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a care / health role.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English grade D or above or Level 1 functional skills in Literacy & Numeracy

Desirable

  • QCF or NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject
  • Care Certificate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Jayne Barrett

jayne.barrett5@nhs.net

07551850575

Details

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-22004

Job locations

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Supporting documents

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