Job summary
***Due to the nature of the position, we are unable to offer sponsorship.***
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £23,615 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 31st December 2024
Interview date: 5th February 2025
***Please note if you have been invited to interview more than twice, your application may not be considered. ***
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant committed to providing excellent patient care?
Have you always wanted to work in healthcare but don't have the formal experience?
Do you want a new challenge, and have the passion to make a difference?
If so, we have the ideal opportunity for committed and compassionate individuals to join our supportive and friendly teams at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to undertake an online maths and English assessment. You will need to meet the trust's pass mark to be invited to interview.
If you are then successful and invited to interview there will be 3 dates available to choose from to attend a face-to-face interview.
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
#JoinTeamEliot
Main duties of the job
In accordance with patients individual care plan, support patients to meet and maintain their hygiene needs, this may include actions such as:
- Undertake total hygiene needs for patient
- Assist patients to wash and dress
- Assist patients to shower
- Assist patients with / undertake mouth care, c/o teeth / dentures
- Assist with / undertake care of hair
- Assist with / undertake nail care
- Undertake eye care
- Assist patients with / undertake shaving
- Reporting and documentation of all patient care activities, to include improvement, deterioration and changes
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden, generous and subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- We require enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work within our busy medical and surgical ward areas and urgent and emergency care which offer a variety of specialisms and opportunities.
- We have part-time and full-time vacancies available however commitment is required to cover all shifts, days/nights/weekends on a rotation basis.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is passionate about patient care. As part of our vision and values, we require all staff to behave in a way that demonstrates their commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients and through our recruitment and selection processes, we seek to test these skills and attributes in all candidates
The successful candidate will be expected to complete the Care Certificate and a HCA Development programme at Level 2 / Level 3 depending upon experience as part of their role and must be committed to completion of these within the required time frame
We also offer a full training programme which includes the following:
- Two week HCSW onboarding programme which will include the Care Certificate to enhance knowledge base and clinical skills;
Local induction;
- Competency pack following HCA programme to build evidence of knowledge, skills and competence;
- Undertake a QCF/NVQ / Apprenticeship development programme;
- Support in practice/buddy system
Job description
Job responsibilities
- We require enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work within our busy medical and surgical ward areas and urgent and emergency care which offer a variety of specialisms and opportunities.
- We have part-time and full-time vacancies available however commitment is required to cover all shifts, days/nights/weekends on a rotation basis.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is passionate about patient care. As part of our vision and values, we require all staff to behave in a way that demonstrates their commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients and through our recruitment and selection processes, we seek to test these skills and attributes in all candidates
The successful candidate will be expected to complete the Care Certificate and a HCA Development programme at Level 2 / Level 3 depending upon experience as part of their role and must be committed to completion of these within the required time frame
We also offer a full training programme which includes the following:
- Two week HCSW onboarding programme which will include the Care Certificate to enhance knowledge base and clinical skills;
Local induction;
- Competency pack following HCA programme to build evidence of knowledge, skills and competence;
- Undertake a QCF/NVQ / Apprenticeship development programme;
- Support in practice/buddy system
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Has an understanding of basic health care requirements
- Good standard of written English
Desirable
- Acute hospital healthcare experience
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- GCSE Maths Grades A-D or equivalent
- GCSE English Grades A-D or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care / Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support
- Basic IT Skills
- Functional Skills Numeracy Level 2
- Functional Skills Literacy Level 2
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Has the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups
- Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances
- Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Has an understanding of basic health care requirements
- Good standard of written English
Desirable
- Acute hospital healthcare experience
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- GCSE Maths Grades A-D or equivalent
- GCSE English Grades A-D or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care / Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support
- Basic IT Skills
- Functional Skills Numeracy Level 2
- Functional Skills Literacy Level 2
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Has the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups
- Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances
- Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written
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).
