Job summary
FULL TIME & PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE
Surgical ward covering various specialities. Opportunities to expand knowledge. Working with a supportive team. Caring for diverse and assisting in their recovery, providing both physical and psychological support.
Main duties of the job
To communicate effectively with both patients and staff.
To assist with activities of daily living , to help maximise patients recovery for discharge.
Ensuring confidentiality at all times ,maintaining patients dignity and respect.
Basic computer skills desirable
To perform routine household maintenance activities
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care activities.
To maintain confidentiality of patient information.
To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.
To carry out duties as required, meeting all aspects of ward catering.
To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities.
To maintain patient dignity.
Work closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide patients with exceptional care.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care activities.
To maintain confidentiality of patient information.
To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.
To carry out duties as required, meeting all aspects of ward catering.
To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities.
To maintain patient dignity.
Work closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide patients with exceptional care.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Written and basic numeracy skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Understanding of confidentiality
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Able to work shift patterns
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Written and basic numeracy skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Understanding of confidentiality
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Able to work shift patterns
Desirable
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).
