Job summary
The Oasis unit is a ten bedded medical ward for patients who require hospital treatment, and who also have dementia or a cognitive impairment. The ward is staffed by two registered nurses and two healthcare support workers.
All posts are rotational and you will be required to work days/ nights/ weekends and Bank Holidays.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To support patients with all aspects of daily living, including washing, dressing and toileting. Assisting patients with meaningful activities as part of distraction and reminiscence therapy.Supporting patients with mobility, including moving and handling and use of equipment. Maintaining positional changes and skin integrity. Helping with eating and drinking, completing fluid balance and food diaries, social activities, emotional and wellbeing support. Completing safety checks on equipment, cleaning equipment General house keeping and maintaining a clean and safe ward environment. Completing relevant paperwork to a high standard.
You will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team including Nursing staff, Doctors, activities co-ordinator, physio and OT. You will be required to follow care plans and keep records of evaluations/outcomes throughout your shift.
General Housekeeping duties - keeping the environment safe and free from clutter.
About us
Rochdale Care Organisation
Rochdale Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place destined to be different. Rochdale puts co-operation and co-design at the forefront of its health and social care. This is the place with community based integrated care at its heart. Rochdale Infirmary, and the adult and children's community services across Heywood Middleton and Rochdale, consists of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors. A place leading the way in life-enhancing, integrated care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- National Care Certificate or willingness to work towards it
- Ability to converse at ease with public and provide advice in accurate spoken English
- Customer service skills
- Able to work flexibly to meet demands of the service
- Reliable and punctual
Desirable
- Experience of working in a caring environment
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Customer service skills
- Experience of working in a team
- Basic IT skills
essential
Essential
- Ability to perform tasks which may require physical effort.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- National Care Certificate or willingness to work towards it
- Ability to converse at ease with public and provide advice in accurate spoken English
- Customer service skills
- Able to work flexibly to meet demands of the service
- Reliable and punctual
Desirable
- Experience of working in a caring environment
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Customer service skills
- Experience of working in a team
- Basic IT skills
essential
Essential
- Ability to perform tasks which may require physical effort.
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).