Job summary
Interviews taking place on Ward 10 / AMU 2 at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Are you looking to step into the new year with a new career?
Are you caring and good at talking to people?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Do you want to make a difference for NHS patients in Buckinghamshire?
If the answer is yes, and you are shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to attend our next Healthcare Assistant assessment day at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Please apply via TRAC jobs.
You have the opportunity to join our fantastic and friendly Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) family as a healthcare support worker - no previous experience needed.
These are great opportunities for candidates who are looking to step into healthcare for the first time, or for those who are already in healthcare and want to work for an NHS Trust.Healthcare Support Workersplay a crucial role in all aspects of caredeliveryforourpatients.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who you will learn from on the job, we provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities to realise your career potential. You will be enrolled onto a healthcare support worker induction programme held each month, ensuring you feel supported as you take the first steps into your new career.
Our ward operate a 24-hour shift rotation across a 7-day service. Day shifts typically start at 07:00-19:30 depending on the ward, and night shifts are vice versa.
Next Steps: If shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to attend an interview.
Assessment: You will be required to undertake an assessment, that should take approx 15 minutes.
What are you waiting for, come along and become a health hero!
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Functional Skills in English and Maths, (Level1 or equivalent) at interview assessment, or GCSE A to G
Desirable
- Care National Care Certificate Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)
- Level 2 or Level 3 In Health and Social Care Subject (or willingness to work towards)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Understands nature of the HCSW role and responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience in a customer focused environment
- Evidence of working as a member of a team
- Previous experience in a health care environment
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
- Courteous with patients and others both internal and external
- Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
- Willingness to undertake the Health and Social Care level 3 apprenticeship
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.
- Can demonstrate self-motivation and ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Demonstrates some insight into the fundamentals and complexity of care and care delivery
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Functional Skills in English and Maths, (Level1 or equivalent) at interview assessment, or GCSE A to G
Desirable
- Care National Care Certificate Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)
- Level 2 or Level 3 In Health and Social Care Subject (or willingness to work towards)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Understands nature of the HCSW role and responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience in a customer focused environment
- Evidence of working as a member of a team
- Previous experience in a health care environment
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
- Courteous with patients and others both internal and external
- Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
- Willingness to undertake the Health and Social Care level 3 apprenticeship
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.
- Can demonstrate self-motivation and ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Demonstrates some insight into the fundamentals and complexity of care and care delivery
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).
