About this role
Job summary
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
To comply with safeguarding regulations we are only able to accept applicants from candidates who are over 18.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join our Humbelievable bank and support services throughout the Trust.
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join our Bank Workforce.
Primarily the shifts for this service mainly operate within our Mental Health units based at Newbridges, Miranda House, Mill View Court / Lodge, Maister Court, Cottingham Road, Hull.
However, as a member of our bank you will be able to pick up shifts trust wide.
To apply for this position, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. This role is NOT eligible for sponsorship as it is a zero hour contract.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will:
Deliver high-quality personal care and support to patients Assist with mobility, nutrition, and hygiene needs Monitor and record vital signs and observations Support clinical teams in a variety of settings, including inpatient wards and community services Provide emotional support to patients and their families Work flexibly across shifts to meet service needs
About You
We're looking for individuals who:
Have previous experience in a healthcare setting (essential) Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Are compassionate, reliable, and adaptable Can commit to working flexibly between December and March Are passionate about delivering excellent patient care Why Join Our Trust Bank Workforce?
Flexible working to suit your availability Access to training and development Supportive and inclusive teams Opportunity to gain experience across a range of services
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Working knowledge of mental health or learning disability issues including: mental health legislation, medication management, user involvement Demonstrable experience of working with young people and/or mental health and/or learning disabilities services
Desirable
Experience of working with young people
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
NVQ level 3 in mental health / learning disabilities area or significant equivalent experience in providing a range of activities To develop a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and policy drivers, e.g. the Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Adult Policy, the Children's Act, Valuing People and implications of these to CYPF and their care To have an understanding of Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Information Governance To have an understanding of mental health or learning disability issues
Skills and Competencies Essential
Ability to communicate and engage with CYPF Evidence of inter-personal skills and the ability to form therapeutic relationships with CYPF Ability to work in a demanding environment
Desirable
Ability to motivate others
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 Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
Mental Health areas
Hull & East Riding
HU10 6ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)