About this role
Job summary
Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters Contribute to own personal development Assist in maintaining own and others' health, safety and security Assist in maintaining and developing services Ensure own actions help to maintain quality Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights Undertake routine assessment tasks related to individuals' health and well-being Assist in delivering programmes of care to meet individuals' health and well-being
Main duties of the job
To correctly undertake tasks that have been delegated To record information accurately and pass it to the relevant people in the team in a timely manner To identify and report any changes that might affect the patient's condition To obtain agreement from patient/carers before commencing any care related tasks To respect the individual's privacy, dignity and beliefs To prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken To promptly alert the team where there are any changes in the patient's health and well-being or any possible risks
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training
Desirable
Experience of working within a health or social care environment Experience of working within a team
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good communication skills Basic IT skills
Desirable
Good organisational skills Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ward G1
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)