Job summary
Respiratory Ward
Healthcare Support Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly team within the Respiratory Specialty Ward at Macclesfield Hospital. Ward 11 is a dedicated 24 bedded Unit that encompasses an enhanced care facility for patients who require higher dependency care and specialist input for a wide range of respiratory illnesses. As a valued member of our team, you will help deliver the fundamental care needs for our patients including assisting with washing, dressing, nutrition and elimination. You will ensure that patient's receive a positive experience through the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care whilst promoting independence towards a safe discharge from hospital care.
If you are passionate about delivering quality patient care and have a keen interest in respiratory conditions, we want to hear from you.
Hours per Week: up to 37.5 hours per week
We are a Flexible Working Employer
You will receive a robust and supportive training package in order to successfully complete your Care Certificate within 3 months of starting in post.
For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact Kate Johnson Senior Sister (Ward 11) on 01625 661068/661069
Main duties of the job
The role of a Healthcare Assistant is to support our Staff Nurses in delivering high quality patient care by attending to aspects of patient personal hygiene, supporting patients to access appropriate nutrition, providing bowel and bladder care and maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times.
In order to support service delivery and the highest level of care for our patients, you will be required to participate in a 24 hour shift pattern and possible rotation between wards within their specialty. We encourage flexible working.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care. Join our team and support our vision of delivering the right care first time, every time.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care or customer service
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care.
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g food handling, hand washing)
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience within a care setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
Specific job requirement
Essential
- Willing to learn new skills
- Caring attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care or customer service
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care.
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g food handling, hand washing)
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience within a care setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
Specific job requirement
Essential
- Willing to learn new skills
- Caring attitude
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).
