About this role
Job summary
Healthcare Assistant - Ward A11
Band 3
37.5 hours
The Cardiology Unit Ward A11 are looking for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our busy 27-bedded cardiology unit. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care to patients with a range of cardiac conditions.
As a health care worker you will be expected to work within our dedicated multi-disciplinary teams and be fully involved in an individual's care from admission to discharge, assisting with patient hygiene and dressing, feeding, maintaining dignity and respect, keeping the environment clean and tidy and keeping good documentation.
In addition our health care workers are expected to support the registered staff nurses in meeting the required targets both at local and national level.
The post holder is required to undertake training to enable them to carry out a wide range of tasks in support of clinical professionals, including activities directly related to patient care.
In return, you will be supported by an experienced team, with opportunities for development and training within a specialist cardiology setting.
Main duties of the job
Support patients with all aspects of daily living, ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety at all times Assist the nursing team with clinical duties including physiological observations (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation) Undertake venepuncture and ECG recording (training can be provided if required) Maintain accurate documentation and report any concerns to the registered nursing staff Contribute to a clean, safe, and supportive ward environment
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
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 you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
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 on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Completed the National Care Certificate Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards. Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards. Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Knowledge Essential
Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good communication skills (written and verbal). Accuracy and attention to detail Able to work as part of a team Able to work in a team Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care Able to build effective relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff. Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
Experience Essential
Experience working in a healthcare setting. Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team. Experience of caring for patients.
Desirable
Experience of support and supervision of junior staff Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill Hospital
Ward A11
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)