Job summary Are you an enthusiastic healthcare support worker looking for a new challenge? We have the perfect opportunity for you to join our vibrant and ever-evolving team in the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU). Our EAU is a 40-46 bedded acute assessment area, providing immediate care and further assessment for patients who require potential admission to the hospital. Patients are admitted via the Emergency Department and present with a wide range of medical conditions. In this department, no two days are the same, and we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to those in need. What We Offer: A fast-paced, dynamic work environment where every day is different. Opportunities for both formal and informal training to enhance your skills and support your professional development. A supportive team that values flexibility, self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal skills. The chance to make a real difference to the lives of patients in a highly rewarding setting. Main duties of the job Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 214-UEC-6889663 Job locations Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section Person Specification Knowledge Requirements Essential Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Desirable Awareness of Safeguarding issues Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 in care Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Further Training Essential Able to attend a 5-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Contractual Requirements Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends Person Specification Knowledge Requirements Essential Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Desirable Awareness of Safeguarding issues Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 in care Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Further Training Essential Able to attend a 5-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Contractual Requirements Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)