About this role
Job summary
Ward B2 are looking for a dynamic, caring person to join their well established team.
At Stockport NHS foundation Trust we are proud that we care for our people as much as our patients , This is an exciting opportunity to join our hardworking and dynamic nursing team in the stroke services where every day is different, and there is always something new to learn.
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and hard working healthcare assistant, who is looking to develop new skills.
We will show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, starting with a comprehensive Induction programme, so we're proud to nurture and support our nursing teams to provide the very best care. In return, you'll deliver our values, we care, we respect and we listen.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a dynamic and friendly team who together strive to achieve the best patient outcomes and deliver the highest standard of care to all of our patients.
We are committed to delivering safe high quality care to our patients with a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trusts values.
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.
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
Supporting patients providing compassionate care, nutrition and hydration and patient experience through all aspects of their rehabilitation. Undertaking good housekeeping to ensure we provide a clean and safe department.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
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 & Qualification Essential
Completed the National Care Certificate, or must complete it within 3 months. 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
Competent at a range of clinical duties, within 6 months. Accuracy and attention to detail Good communication skills (written and verbal). Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills 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.
Experience Essential
Experience working in a healthcare setting. Work 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 supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)