Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Health Care assistant with a minimum of three years experience, who will join us on our 17 bedded Orthopaedic recovery unit - Ward B3. The successful applicant will be expected to work to our high standards of patient care and service delivery. We provide a comprehensive training package in a supporting and welcoming environment.
Our multidisciplinary team, deliver care for patients who are undergoing joint replacement surgery, such as hip replacements, knee replacements, shoulder surgery and spinal surgery. In addition, we can also care for some day case patients who may need a hospital stay overnight.
The pace can be fast but job satisfaction is high. Do you fancy a new challenge? We look forward to your application.
Main duties of the job
Includes usual band 3 tasks of completing comprehensive documentation, being a role model and supervising band 2 junior Health care assistants to Trust standards and expectations and adhering to fluid & Hydration, pressure reliving care, falls and MUST policies amongst others.
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.
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
Our Expectations:
Good Punctuality
High Professionalism
Always Caring / Compassionate
Willingness to learn & open minded
Always be Confidential
Have an understanding into pre-post operative care
Have some knowledge of the skeletal system
Maintain dignity & respect at all times
Keep the environment clean and clutter free
To work in a safe & cost effective manner
Adhere to the uniform policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Expectations:
Good Punctuality
High Professionalism
Always Caring / Compassionate
Willingness to learn & open minded
Always be Confidential
Have an understanding into pre-post operative care
Have some knowledge of the skeletal system
Maintain dignity & respect at all times
Keep the environment clean and clutter free
To work in a safe & cost effective manner
Adhere to the uniform policy
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a HCA in a hospital setting
Essential
Essential
- Completed the National Care Certificate
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
Essential
Essential
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
Essential
Essential
- Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately
Essential
Essential
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Essential
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care,.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a HCA in a hospital setting
Essential
Essential
- Completed the National Care Certificate
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
Essential
Essential
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
Essential
Essential
- Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately
Essential
Essential
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Essential
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care,.
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).
