Job summary
We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on Montacute Ward (North)
Montacute North is a 22 bedded unit that is highly unique in that is provides care to patients with complex vascular needs. It sits under the Surgical Services Group and accepts both planned and emergency patients from within and outside of the county (as we are part of the vascular network).
As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath-taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
- Outstanding care
- Listening and leading
- Working together
- QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Evidence of Qualifications required
- A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
- KNOWLEDGE
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- Teaching/supervising others
- Communication Skills
- Able to demonstrate an ability to develop rapport and show empathy and sensitivity
- Able to build good working relationships with colleagues.
- Able to demonstrate they can adapt communication style to circumstances
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Understands limitations of the role and need to refer to others.
- PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
- Able to prioritise and organise work and support junior staff
- Able to work under instruction and under own initiative within the boundaries of the role and as part of a team
- Able to work under pressure
- PHYSICAL SKILLS
- Ability to undertake manual handling training to assist the movement and handling of patients adhering to manual handling guidelines
- Assist and enable patients with all activities of daily living - maintaining personal hygiene, dressing and appearance
- Assist patients to eat and drink
- Assist and enable patients to use toilet facilities
- Assist patients with routine exercises and use of mobility using aids.
- OTHER
- Works well in a busy environment
- Adaptable/ flexible
- Good time keeping
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
- Flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times
- Proven experience of successfully working in a team environment
- Show initiative but also able to follow instruction as required.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.
- Cannulation and phlebotomy
- Experience of recording ECGs
- Experience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
- Outstanding care
- Listening and leading
- Working together
- QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Evidence of Qualifications required
- A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
- KNOWLEDGE
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- Teaching/supervising others
- Communication Skills
- Able to demonstrate an ability to develop rapport and show empathy and sensitivity
- Able to build good working relationships with colleagues.
- Able to demonstrate they can adapt communication style to circumstances
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Understands limitations of the role and need to refer to others.
- PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
- Able to prioritise and organise work and support junior staff
- Able to work under instruction and under own initiative within the boundaries of the role and as part of a team
- Able to work under pressure
- PHYSICAL SKILLS
- Ability to undertake manual handling training to assist the movement and handling of patients adhering to manual handling guidelines
- Assist and enable patients with all activities of daily living - maintaining personal hygiene, dressing and appearance
- Assist patients to eat and drink
- Assist and enable patients to use toilet facilities
- Assist patients with routine exercises and use of mobility using aids.
- OTHER
- Works well in a busy environment
- Adaptable/ flexible
- Good time keeping
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
- Flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times
- Proven experience of successfully working in a team environment
- Show initiative but also able to follow instruction as required.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.
- Cannulation and phlebotomy
- Experience of recording ECGs
- Experience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels
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).
