Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Emergency Care Assistant maternity cover for a year in our Emergency Department. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who want to join our friendly and supportive team. If you have a "can do" attitude, work well as part of a team, have a determination to provide excellent care, possess excellent interpersonal skill and are comfortable in working in a fast paced and busy environment then this could be the perfect job for you. This vacancy is linked to a level 2 apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. Working alongside the Trust's experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification and functional skills in Maths and English if required. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification. Main duties of the job You will be working with the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality patient care to patients and relatives. You will be supporting the nursing staff in ensuring the all the documentation is up to date, reporting any changes in a patient's condition and making sure your area is kept safe and stocked. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,873 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Inc. HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 151-CH030 Job locations Emergency Department, FPH Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities To provide professional, competent basic nursing care to patients and relatives with minimal supervision. To competently undertake basic nursing assistant duties with minimal supervision. To prioritise own workload and make independent minor decisions. To provide Health Education and Promotion to both patients and relatives. For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities To provide professional, competent basic nursing care to patients and relatives with minimal supervision. To competently undertake basic nursing assistant duties with minimal supervision. To prioritise own workload and make independent minor decisions. To provide Health Education and Promotion to both patients and relatives. For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English Desirable NVQ Level 2 Competencies Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy Experience Essential Experience dealing with the general public Experience in a hospital ward Desirable Previous experience in a healthcare setting Experience manual handling Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English Desirable NVQ Level 2 Competencies Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy Experience Essential Experience dealing with the general public Experience in a hospital ward Desirable Previous experience in a healthcare setting Experience manual handling 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Emergency Department, FPH Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)