About this role
Job summary
*Please note that due UKVI rules, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship any employees at Band 2.*
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team on Chavasse ward . Chavasse is a 29 bedded ward specialising in neurology. You will work as part of a wider MDT supporting patients requiring specialist neurological care.
The post is advertised at Band 3, however applicants who do not yet meet all Band 3 competencies may be appointed at Band 2 on a developmental basis. The Trust will support successful candidates appointed at Band 2 to achieve the required competencies, with progression to Band 3 once these are met.
Competencies must be achieved within a maximum of 6 months.
Please do not apply if you are unable to meet the required shift patterns including night shifts and bank holiday cover.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care under the supervision of registered staff Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility and nutrition Support nursing staff with clinical observations, recording and reporting changes in a patient's condition Maintain accurate documentation in line with Trust policies Promote patient dignity, safety and infection prevention at all times Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team Developmental Opportunity (Band 2-3) Applicants appointed at Band 2 will:
Follow a structured development plan aligned to Band 3 competencies Receive supervision, training and support from the ward team Be expected to demonstrate progress against competencies regularly Progress to Band 3 once all required competencies are achieved,within 6 months of appointment
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake a level 3 Care apprenticeship.
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2 Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills & Attributes Essential
Excellent communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Basic Computer Skills
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 The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Walton Centre
Lower Lane
Fazakerley
L9 7LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)