Health Care Assistant - Band 2
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Job summary
Hours per week - Variety of hours available
Here at North Cotswold Hospital we deliver the highest standards of care to our patients. Located within Gloucestershire bordering Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
We pride ourselves on being a dynamic close knit team that delivers varying levels of care within a Community Hospital Setting, supporting and facilitating the care needs for 22 inpatients alongside a wider MDT located in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Join us in developing your skills in sub-acute medicine, rehabilitation and palliative care.
This post is open to candidates who are looking to start their career in a nursing environment with no previous experience or alternatively the more experienced carer looking for a change to further their clinical knowledge and skills.
This role is an ideal opportunity to develop a career within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment and can be used as a stepping stone to gain experience prior to commencing or alongside training in Nursing, Midwifery or Paramedic Science.
We welcome potential candidates to come for a look around and get a feel for what we do by prior arrangement.
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients
You will be expected to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard under supervision of registered nurses
You will be expected to assist patients with activities of daily living including personal care and nutritional and dietary support
You will be expected to take and record observations and undertakeadditional supportive tasks as directed by registered nurse eg venepuncture , catheter care , ECG recording etc
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Details
Date posted
31 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata if part-time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
327-24-018-A
Job locations
North Cotswolds Hospital (Cotswold View Ward)
Stow Road
Moreton In Marsh
GL56 0DS
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Cotswolds Hospital (Cotswold View Ward)
Stow Road
Moreton In Marsh
GL56 0DS
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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