Healthcare Assistant

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Health Care Assistant to be a part of a dynamic and supportive team here at Corby Outpatients . You will need to be flexible, motivated and committed to patient-centered care.Applicants should have a proactive approach to a rapidly changing service. Personal and professional development is encouraged and supported where applicable to the post. Flexibility regarding hours of duty and location is an essential requirement for this post.

Main duties of the job

Applicants do not need previous relevant Outpatient experience but a pro-active approach to a rapidly changing service is essential. Personal and professional development is encouraged and supported where applicable to the post. Flexibility regarding hours of duty and location is an essential requirement for this post as you may need to travel.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Date posted

11 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-6360516-FAM

Job locations

Nuffield Diagnostic Centre Corby

Corby

NN17 2UW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge and Experience
Ability to overcome communication barriers
Experience working as part of a team

Skills

Desirable

Basic care assistant skills
The use of Medway
Dementia and Learning Disability awareness

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

Able to multitask
Flexible/Adaptable
Able to prioritise

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge and Experience
Ability to overcome communication barriers
Experience working as part of a team

Skills

Desirable

Basic care assistant skills
The use of Medway
Dementia and Learning Disability awareness

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

Able to multitask
Flexible/Adaptable
Able to prioritise

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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