About this role
Job summary Healthcare Assistant - Care of the ElderlyPermanent vacancyBand 2 - Full & part time.
We have an exciting opportunity to come and join our Care of the Elderly Team! If you are a healthcare assistant looking to work in a fast-paced, energetic, caring and supportive environment then this is the post for you.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the qualified nursing and medical staff in carrying out assigned tasks, involving direct nursing care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse/medical staff.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Assist qualified nursing staff, as directed by the Nurse in charge and ascertain treatments to be carried out. Report on general condition / appearance of patients to the Senior Nurse on duty. Maintain personal contact with patients through conversation and during treatments. Maintain high standards of quality patient care and staff morale by personal example, good conduct and appearance. Participating in quality initiatives at Ward and departmental level. Attend Ward/departmental meetings and study lectures/training as required. Maintain good standards of Department housekeeping under the direction of the Ward Sister. To make Senior Sister aware of any problems/worries relating to sphere/area of work.
N/B Before performing these tasks, proven training must be received and documented in the training pack.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme
Desirable
Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme Care Certificate
Experience Essential
Experience of caring for patients
Desirable
Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Good communication skills (written and verbal) Adapting style accordingly to the audience Ability to work as part of a team Able to take initiative Able to develop professional relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues Basic Computer skills and willingness / ability to develop further IT skills. Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Able to demonstrate a caring friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour Professional outlook and positive attitude. Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster. Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality Accuracy and attention to detail Demonstrate interest in healthcare services Caring / supportive attitude Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
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.
Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tameside General Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 6RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)