Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Intermediate Care Unit, Laburnum Lodge, Bolton. We have vacancies for enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to join our busy and friendly team. We are looking for a motivated and experienced members of staff to be part of our team working within the Intermediate Care setting. The post holder will be fully supported during their induction period by our warm and friendly qualified staff.

Main duties of the job

The Intermediate Care HCA will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting trained nursing and therapy staff in all aspects of clinical care. Responsibility includes physical patient care, cleaning, management of equipment and stock maintenance.

About us

You will be part of a hard working friendly team working together for improved patient care.

Bolton trust values all staff members and have a good staff retention.

The trust values are VOICE

Vision
Openness
Integrity
Compassion
Excellence

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-275-IC-35

Job locations

Laburnum Lodge Intermediate Care Setting

Breightmet Fold Lane

Bolton

BL2 6PP

Job description

Job responsibilities

After appropriate initial basic training and assessments the post holders will have the opportunity to train in clinical tasks such as venepuncture, cannulation, undertake diagnostic tests e.g. recording of EGCs, blood sugar analysis

Although based predominantly in The Intermediate Care setting, rotation may be required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Although based predominantly in The Intermediate Care setting, rotation may be required.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

NVQ level 2
care experience
clear documentation skills
skills motivation

Desirable

care certificate
health apprenticeship or any other health experience
GCSE English Maths

desirable

Essential

experience with patient care

Desirable

enthusiastic person
worked in hospital setting

Person Specification

essential

Essential

NVQ level 2
care experience
clear documentation skills
skills motivation

Desirable

care certificate
health apprenticeship or any other health experience
GCSE English Maths

desirable

Essential

experience with patient care

Desirable

enthusiastic person
worked in hospital setting

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.