Job summary Are you a compassionate individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Rowan Ward, based at Yeatman Community Hospital are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join their experienced team. As a Health Care Assistant, you will be working alongside a multi disciplinary team who provide excellent care to our 14 bedded stroke neurological patients and our end-of-life suite. Our End-of-Life Care achieved a nationally recognised platinum accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award. Recently there has been significant investment to develop Dorset stroke services including development within our stroke rehabilitation beds based on Rowan team. We offer a structured induction programme and further career development opportunities after a year of service to explore enrolling on the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship or the student nurse associate programme, for those who would wish to. If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan to progress you from a band 2 to a band 3 Health Care Assistant on successful completion. The Health Care Assistant post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 24 hours. We have a variety of flexible family working patterns including long days and nights but are open to discuss individual requirements. Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay Main duties of the job To provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity and what matters most to the patient. Assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers. Work with a multi-disciplinary team to aid patients in reaching their potential including mobility in preparation for a safe discharge and participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients Staff are our top priority, and we are a learning organisation who believes in investing in our staff to help them develop personally and professionally to reach their full potential. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £22,816 to £24,336 a year p.a. pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 152-C165.24A Job locations YEATMAN HOSPITAL HOSPITAL LANE SHERBORNE DT9 3JU Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contactdhc.wideningparticipationnhs.netto access the support Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contactdhc.wideningparticipationnhs.netto access the support Person Specification Essential Essential Willingness to work shift work Enthusiastic and motivated to learn Desirable Experience of customer service Computer skills Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrate a willingness to learn Motivated to undertake training to meet the needs of the service Desirable Community or hospital experience Demonstrate good written communication skills Resposibilities Essential Work within a team Desirable Experience of working in a team role Essential Have experience of taking instructions from others Living in the UK Desirable Have undertaken recent study Person Specification Essential Essential Willingness to work shift work Enthusiastic and motivated to learn Desirable Experience of customer service Computer skills Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrate a willingness to learn Motivated to undertake training to meet the needs of the service Desirable Community or hospital experience Demonstrate good written communication skills Resposibilities Essential Work within a team Desirable Experience of working in a team role Essential Have experience of taking instructions from others Living in the UK Desirable Have undertaken recent study 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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address YEATMAN HOSPITAL HOSPITAL LANE SHERBORNE DT9 3JU Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)