Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting challenge with learning opportunities? Are you a highly motivated and dynamic individual? A very exciting opportunity has arisen within Surgery & Cancer for a Health Care Assistant based on Ward 11 - Orthopaedic Trauma.We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering high standards of nursing care to ensure a positive patient experience. You need to have excellent communication skills and be prepared to work in a busy and sometimes challenging environment which will be in turn rewarding and exciting
Main duties of the job
Surgery and Cancer are looking for committed, compassionate and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our busy division.
We have part and full time roles available on Ward 11. All candidates are required to have a flexible approach to working, as the successful applicant will be required to work, both day and night shifts, which will include Bank Holiday and weekend working.
Previous NHS experience is desirable, however full training will be provided. Please note, all candidates will be required to complete their Care Certificate within 6 months of being in post.
The role of a Healthcare Assistant is that of a support worker who carries out a wide range of care duties directly with the patient, their relatives/carers or to support the work of the nursing team.
Health care duties are carried out, after training, under the direction of a professionally qualified practitioner and can include the following tasks:
- helping patients to wash or showero serving food and, if necessary, helping patients to eato making and changing bedso turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure soreso talking with patients to help them feel less lonely or anxiouso helping patients with mobility problems to move aroundo giving out and collecting bedpans, helping patients to the toilet and removal of human waste
(Please note the above list is not exhaustive)
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare work is very rewarding. You are making a positive difference to the lives of others when they are at their most vulnerable. Other benefits include:
Youll have access to high quality training and national qualifications e.g. the care certificate
- All Healthcare Assistants receive generous shift pay enhancements for nights, weekends and bank holidays which significantly increases basic pay rates
- Holiday pay starts at 27 days' annual leave per year (increasing to 33 after 10 years), plus bank holidays
- You will have access to a gold standard pension scheme
- You will have access to NHS discounts across hundreds of shops, restaurants & services (Morrisons, Nando's etc.)
- Excellent career development opportunities are available e.g. access to Nurse training and apprenticeships
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare work is very rewarding. You are making a positive difference to the lives of others when they are at their most vulnerable. Other benefits include:
Youll have access to high quality training and national qualifications e.g. the care certificate
- All Healthcare Assistants receive generous shift pay enhancements for nights, weekends and bank holidays which significantly increases basic pay rates
- Holiday pay starts at 27 days' annual leave per year (increasing to 33 after 10 years), plus bank holidays
- You will have access to a gold standard pension scheme
- You will have access to NHS discounts across hundreds of shops, restaurants & services (Morrisons, Nando's etc.)
- Excellent career development opportunities are available e.g. access to Nurse training and apprenticeships
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Previous customer service experience
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry level Maths & English
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Previous customer service experience
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry level Maths & English
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
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).
