Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Oakwood Unit for anexperienced, motivated, and enthusiastic band 2 Health care assistants post for full time (37.5hrs).
Oakwood is a nurse led community inpatient hospital with 24 beds. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, Nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Multi Therapy assistants.
The role will be based in the Oakwood inpatient community hospital which aims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated staff, who can provide effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. To ensure patient safety is always maintained. Fulfil the role of a Healthcare Assistant using a Competency Tool applicable to this role.
Main duties of the job
- To support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and to provide direct care to patients.
- To ensure patient safety is always maintained.
The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)
- Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.
- Good communication skills both verbally and written.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
About us
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Salary of £22,383 per annum
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Work Pattern Early shift 0700-1500, Late shift 1300-2100, Night shift 2015-0715 or long day 0700-2030.
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous formal caring experience
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a similar environment
Evidence of working in a similar environment
Desirable
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions
- IT Literate
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties
- Reliable
- Reasonable level of fitness (patient manual handling requirement of role
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous formal caring experience
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a similar environment
Evidence of working in a similar environment
Desirable
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions
- IT Literate
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties
- Reliable
- Reasonable level of fitness (patient manual handling requirement of role
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).
