Health Care Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you a caring and compassionate person who would like the opportunity to work for Dorset health care at Westminster memorial hospital

Westminster memorial hospital are looking for either an experienced or new to care Health Care Assistant to join their team.

This role involves providing nursing care to a wide variety of patients on Shaston ward at WMH.

This post is a mix of both day and night shifts and staff will be given the opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge both clinical ly and professionally .

This vacancy is for 30 hours per week.

If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan to progress you from a band 2 to a band 3 Health Care Assistant on successful completion.

Employment into this post requires an enhanced DBS check.

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients , relatives and carers.

To assist the MDT team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C556.23

Job locations

Westminster Memorial hospital

Magdalene lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

  • Previous experience of working within a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates Knowledge of safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to develop relationships with patients, carers.
  • Understand the principles of rehabilitation.
  • Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and accessing e-ails and internet.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an emergency and /or minor injury
  • Experience of working within a customer focused environment

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Desirable

  • Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Health care
  • Demonstrate high level of clinical skills

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

  • Willingness to engage in service development.
  • Demonstrated ability at exercising tact and diplomacy.
  • Flexibility

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
  • The candidate will be able to work on an interaction rotation contract.
Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

  • Previous experience of working within a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates Knowledge of safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to develop relationships with patients, carers.
  • Understand the principles of rehabilitation.
  • Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and accessing e-ails and internet.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an emergency and /or minor injury
  • Experience of working within a customer focused environment

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Desirable

  • Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Health care
  • Demonstrate high level of clinical skills

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

  • Willingness to engage in service development.
  • Demonstrated ability at exercising tact and diplomacy.
  • Flexibility

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
  • The candidate will be able to work on an interaction rotation contract.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster Memorial hospital

Magdalene lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster Memorial hospital

Magdalene lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Kate Norris

kate.norris10@nhs.net

01748475228

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C556.23

Job locations

Westminster Memorial hospital

Magdalene lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD


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