Job summary
Are you a dynamic and positive team player ? If so Ward 3has an exciting opportunity for you to become a member of our fantastic multidisciplinary team.
We are a busy 33 bedded gastroenterology and neurology ward. We also provide day case procedures in our day case room.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, competent Health Care Assistant to join out team. The successful candidate will support the multi disciplinary team to provide excellent high quality care to the wards patient group.
The Ward 3 Nursing Team are highly motivated and skilled and you will work closely with them to ensure the patients have a positive experience.
The Healthcare Assistant should work within the trusts values and behaviours to provide high standards of care to patients.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will be supported through the Care Certificate.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at the James Paget University Hospital!
Our staff are friendly and welcoming, listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts Values and Behaviour's
You must adhere to the James Paget University Hospital's Trust Values and Behavior's and incorporate the 6 C's into your practice -Care, Compassion, Commitment, Communication, Courage and Competence. We value each person as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
The department is actively committed to looking at ways to improve the patient and staff experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in the treatment they receive, and our staff feel valued, listened to and supported.
We value individuals and encourage you to get the most out of your personal development and career, which in turn supports the hospital in delivering high quality healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- A willingness to undertake level 2 Apprenticeship / Care certificate training.
Desirable
- NVQ Diploma level 2/3 in a care subject
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a range of different people
- Experience of working with general public
- Experience of working within a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a care setting
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to adapt appropriately to different situations
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing, via IT, verbally and using telephone
- Ability to act as an advocate for patients
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Punctual and reliable
- Kind, compassionate and shows empathy to others.
Behavioural Qualities.
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Attentively kind and helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- A willingness to undertake level 2 Apprenticeship / Care certificate training.
Desirable
- NVQ Diploma level 2/3 in a care subject
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a range of different people
- Experience of working with general public
- Experience of working within a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a care setting
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to adapt appropriately to different situations
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing, via IT, verbally and using telephone
- Ability to act as an advocate for patients
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Punctual and reliable
- Kind, compassionate and shows empathy to others.
Behavioural Qualities.
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Attentively kind and helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
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).
