Essential defines the minimum criteria needed to carry out the job and the job cannot be done without these.Desirable refers to criteria which are not essential and which successful applicants would be expected to acquire during their time in post. The desirable requirements are not taken in to consideration in a job evaluation panel. Criteria Essential DesirableMethod of Assessment(Certificates /Application Form / Interview / Document Check)Qualifications Education to GCSE levelGrade 5 in English andMathematics or equivalent. Care Certificate and orequivalent health careexperience City and Guilds NVQLevel 3 in Care/Healthand Social CareExperience Some previous experiencein a nursing/Care Assistantrole Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Good organisational skills Basic I.T. and computerskills Good interpersonal andcommunication skills Good numeracy and literacyskillsICommunication Clear oral communication Basic computer skillsIPersonal andPeopleDevelopment Polite/courteous Caring personality Sensitive and tolerant ResilientPersonalAttributes /Behaviours(linked to theTrustsBehaviourFramework) Good interpersonal skills Responds positively tochange Flexible Ability to work as part of amulti-disciplinary team Social skillsIOther Able to make own travellingarrangements Ability to work 12.5 hourshift day/night patterns May be required to work inother community hospitalswithin our trust in order tomeet the needs of theservice