About this role
Job summary Health Care Assistant AMU Band 2 - 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Medical unit team at Stepping Hill Hospital as a band 2 but will be upskilled to a band 3. We work collaboratively with the Emergency Department, Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Acute Frailty Unit within the medicine and urgent care division.
If you are a Health Care Assistant who would like to make a difference every day, whilst working in a busy, fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you. We are a 58 bedded unit and we care for patients with all different types of illnesses.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for people who are compassionate, caring and committed to providing a high standard of patient care.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be expected to assist patient's in meeting their activities of daily living under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will also assist on the transfer of patients to other departments or wards within the Hospital.
Our clinical induction will ensure that you develop your knowledge and skills in the role of a Health Care Assistant under the guidance of a supportive team. On completion of skills assessments, you will be able to take part in additional clinical skills pertinent to your role.
You will commence employment as a band 2 and will attend an upskill day to enable you to progress to a band 3
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:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt 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 specifications 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.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme
Desirable
National Care Certificate Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Knowledge Essential
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
Experience Essential
Experience of caring for patients
Desirable
Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good communication skills (written and verbal) Adapting style accordingly to the audience Able to work in a team. Able to carry out routine duties. Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary 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
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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping hill hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)