Job summary
If you want to work in a role that makes a real difference to the people in our communities, within an NHS Trust that believes in their staff, then keep reading!
Main duties of the job
Salvington Lodgesupports semi-acute admissions for rehabilitation and palliative care and it takes a special sort of person to be able to provide that support to our patients. So we're looking for experienced Health and Care staff, ideally with an NVQ in Health and Social Care, to join our supported Intermediate Care Units.
In return for your care and experience we offer internal shift rotation including enhanced pay for weekends, Bank Holidays and night duties, as well as training and support including a full induction programme. Our work is supported by an on-site rehabilitation team and a wide variety of multidisciplinary team members who will all support your ongoing development and learning to enable you to give the best quality care to our patients.
About us
We offer a variety of staff benefits including generous holiday entitlement, free onsite parking and easy access to public transport.
If you would like to join our friendly and dedicated team, we would love to welcome you to visit the wards and/or have an informal discussion with our Ward Manager Jackie Frith 01273 696011 x6372. Alternatively, if you're already sure this is the right job for you, you can apply now online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work to ensure that clinical areas are well maintained and comply withhealth and safety regulations, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
To support the induction, training and education of students, volunteers and other staff members
To review and reflect on your own practice through regular participation inprofessional supervision and appraisal. To attend team meetings and readinformation as required
To support the induction, training and education of students, volunteers and other staff members.
To undertake clerical duties as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work to ensure that clinical areas are well maintained and comply withhealth and safety regulations, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
To support the induction, training and education of students, volunteers and other staff members
To review and reflect on your own practice through regular participation inprofessional supervision and appraisal. To attend team meetings and readinformation as required
To support the induction, training and education of students, volunteers and other staff members.
To undertake clerical duties as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Desire & motivation to learn
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Interest and experience in caring
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health setting
Skills
Essential
- Effective written & spoken English
- Good communication skills
- Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & dignity
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexibility in shift/ working pattern to meet the needs of the service
Equal Opportunities
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Desire & motivation to learn
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Interest and experience in caring
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health setting
Skills
Essential
- Effective written & spoken English
- Good communication skills
- Able to demonstrate importance of confidentiality, privacy & dignity
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexibility in shift/ working pattern to meet the needs of the service
Equal Opportunities
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
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).
