Healthcare Assistant - Critical Care
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Job summary
We are looking for committed, enthusiastic, highly motivated and reliable Health Care assistant's to join our friendly team in our state of the art Critical Care Department.
Critical Care consists of 11 commissioned beds. We are a busy and progressive department that has approximately 500 admissions each year. Our team are skilled, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive and it is committed to delivering the best possible care for our patients and their relatives.
The role of health care assistant within Critical Care can be demanding and challenging, but also extremely rewarding for the right individual.
Main duties of the job
A band 2 Health Care assistant would be expected to work a 6/12hr shift pattern including weekends, nights and bank holidays, being flexible as required. This is a full time position and part time hours will be considered with a minimum of 24 hrs. You would be required to support the clinical team, providing a wide range of duties for the Critically ill patient and their families and to assist in the efficient management of the department. Some of these duties could, at times, be classed as unpleasant, ie exposure to bodily fluids. The successful candidate will be an approachable, enthusiastic & conscientious person and also have good communication, a good sense of team work and be in good health.
IT and customer service skills are desirable. Previous Health Care assistant experience in any health care setting is essential for this role. Suitable candidates must have an NVQ level 2/ care certificate or equivalent qualification in health care.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Details
Date posted
21 April 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
Depending on experience pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
412-MED-6524-7094
Job locations
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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