Band 3 (Starting Band 2 Development post)
Main area: Health care assistant Grade Band 3 (Starting Band 2 Development post)
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full and Part time hours available)
Job ref: 327-25-109
Site: Vale Community Hospital
Town: Dursley
Salary: £23,615 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/02/2025 23:59
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health, and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care.
Job overview
Here at the Vale Community Hospital, we deliver the highest standards of care to our patients.
This post is open to candidates who are looking to start their career in a nursing environment with no previous experience or alternatively the more experienced carer looking for a change to further their clinical knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker, you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients.
You will be expected to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard under the supervision of registered nurses.
You will assist patients with activities of daily living including personal care and nutritional support.
You will take and record observations and undertake additional supportive tasks as directed by registered nurses.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* C and above in GCSE English and Maths or level 4 and above (or equivalent Adult Literacy and Numeracy).
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and a Science or Health and Social care based subject.
* NVQ level 2.
* Care Certificate.
NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
* Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
* No previous experience is required although prior experience and understanding of caring for others on a voluntary basis is desirable.
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
* Free car parking at many of our sites.
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
* Flexible, family-friendly, and agile working opportunities.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
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