Job summary
You're on your way to making a difference to people's lives as a healthcare support worker.
We're looking to recruit passionate and committed individuals to our teams within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. We have permanent full and part time positions available at;
- The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (Gobowen)
- Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
We will offer a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.
Interested? Apply today and we will get back to you within two working days regarding the outcome of your application.
*This advert is for permanent positions only, please do not submit an application if you are wanting to join the Bank*
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- To work on and a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
- Monitoring patients and performing basic health check
- Serving meals and helping to feed patients
- Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:
- Bathing/washing
- Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
- Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:
- Encouraging continence
- Emptying urinary catheter bags
- Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
- Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence
About us
As the largest employer within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, joining the NHS is much more than just another job.
Benefits of joining us include:
- Flexible work patterns with the option to add extra hours
- Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Competitive and transparent pay structure
- Blue Light discounts
- Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this job role please see full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this job role please see full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English grade 3-1 ( D-G) Functional Skills L1 or higher
Desirable
- GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A - C) Functional Skills L2 or higher
- Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the diploma qualification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting
- Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role
- Experience of care either formal or informal e.g. for a family/friend
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English grade 3-1 ( D-G) Functional Skills L1 or higher
Desirable
- GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A - C) Functional Skills L2 or higher
- Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the diploma qualification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting
- Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role
- Experience of care either formal or informal e.g. for a family/friend
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
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).
