About this role
Job summary
Important note for candidates - unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and the minimum number of hours available per week is 22.5. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship or cannot work the minimum number of hours as we will be unable to offer an interview.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dependable colleagues with Health and / or Social Care experience who can contribute to the care of our patients with kindness, compassion and empathy.
We have vacancies on our inpatient wards at the following locations -
CoalvilleHinckleyLeicesterLoughboroughMarket HarboroughRutlandThe wards are led by nurses and you will work under their guidance as part of our incredibly supportive teams.
The wards provide sub-acute care, palliative care and complex rehabilitation and there are also two wards that provide specialist stroke care.
You will be supported to complete the Care Certificate if you do not already hold this and we actively encourage on-going development.
The post will provide cover on a rota basis over a 24 hour per day, 7 day a week service. Some wards offer long days only and others also offer short shifts, your preferred location and shifts can be discussed at interview.
The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking clinical observations and providing clinical care as delegated.Supporting our patients in maintaining their health, well-being and independence.Providing personal care to include washing, dressing and toileting / continence care.Accurately recording patient information.Working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.Essential application criteria are detailed within the Job Description. This includes level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or equivalent qualification. Please ensure that you include this information in your application.
We understand that applicants may use AI tools to support their application however, all applications must be personalised and reflect your own qualifications, skills, and experience.
About us We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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 Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address Hinckley and Bosworth Community Hospital
Ashby Road
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 3DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)