Job summary
The Division of Diagnostics and Clinical Support Services is recruiting for Health care Support Workers for Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre.
This is an exciting time for Bed Based services, as working alongside Wards 21b and 27 we will be working to create a seamless transition from the Acute Trust to Primary care.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for Band 2 HCA to join an exceptional team of multidisciplinary staff who will work together under the direction of the Ward Manager.
The team will focus on facilitating the safe and timely admission, rehabilitation and discharge of this transitioning group of patients. Catering for a diverse age range, patients will be transferred from Leighton Hospital, or step up from the community and are admitted to Elmhurst to undergo a period of therapeutic rehabilitation to restore physical functionality following acute injury, illness or planned intervention.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The HCA role is an integral part of the team and primary responsibilities include leading ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies. The work can include:
- Assisting the Therapy team with the physical rehabilitation of patients.
- talking to and reassuring patients.
- Infection control.
- keeping the ward clean and tidy.
- serving and clearing away meals.
- Personal care.
- receiving visitors.
- Providing and supporting the patients to participate in activities to stimulate their physical and mental state.
If you are interested in a new way of working, want enhanced job satisfaction and/or are interested in developing your skills further then please come and talk to us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The HCA role is an integral part of the team and primary responsibilities include leading ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies. The work can include:
- Assisting the Therapy team with the physical rehabilitation of patients.
- talking to and reassuring patients.
- Infection control.
- keeping the ward clean and tidy.
- serving and clearing away meals.
- Personal care.
- receiving visitors.
- Providing and supporting the patients to participate in activities to stimulate their physical and mental state.
If you are interested in a new way of working, want enhanced job satisfaction and/or are interested in developing your skills further then please come and talk to us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Importance of quality of care and changes in practice
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to develop IT skills
- Importance of continued learning
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Importance of quality of care and changes in practice
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to develop IT skills
- Importance of continued learning
Experience
Essential
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).
