Job summary
Bradford's stroke services are now looking into opening a new ward with a new team designed to rehab our stroke/neuro patients that are medically optimized but need further therapy. This is your opportunity to start on a brand-new project and be part of the root to something brand new designed and developed by you for your patients.
The Stroke Rehab Ward is a 20 bedded facility designed for stroke rehab patients. The unit is responsible for the assessment of patients that present with stroke and neurology symptoms and currently needing further therapy. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to support registered nurses providing cares to rehab stroke patients.
We are looking for confident and caring candidates that are able to provide cares with dignity and compassion while supporting the patient through their recovery.
It is essential to hold experience as a rehab support worker and desirable to have transferable skills associated with the care and rehab of stroke patients
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be dynamic, hardworking, exhibit excellent standards in communication and will be expected to lead and deliver high quality evidence based care. They will possess the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
The post holder will be supported in their professional development and will have the opportunity to develop within the role. In a near future we will be developing a training programme that might give you the opportunity to become a band 3 rehab support worker
They will be part of the ward based team and be supported with relevant training needs. The role will cover day shifts and may include some night shifts and weekends on a rota basis.
Good team work and communication skills are essential. Individuals should be flexible and be able to demonstrate they are an excellent role model with the ability to develop excellent interpersonal relationships.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting or experience of working in a customer service setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering care
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation/patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved) (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below)
- Care Certificate (Essential for band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below**)
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting or experience of working in a customer service setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering care
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation/patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved) (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below)
- Care Certificate (Essential for band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below**)
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
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).
