Job summary Ward 5 is a 14 bedded inpatient ward specialising in the care of haematology patients. The ward has one bay of four and ten side rooms. Ward 5 has a ambulatory bay with 5 chairs and 1 bed for outpatient treatment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join our small, friendly team providing high quality care to a wide range of patients from in and around Buckinghamshire. Working Monday to Friday you will be involved in ward quality checks, monitoring and maintaining stock levels, ensuring patients nutritional needs are met and ensuring the ward is well maintained. Main duties of the job Assist the nursing team in the maintenance of the ward environment for the benefit of the patients and staff. Contribute to the wellbeing of the patient by assisting with their nutritional needs. About us Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daleynhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 434-SCS6706360 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Secondary Education EXPERIENCE Essential Previous experience in Customer Care Domestic/Caring Skills Desirable Previous experience as Health Care Assistant SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Ability to use own initiative Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team patients and carers in English Demonstrates a courteous manner with all individuals who she/he has contact with e.g. patients, relatives, staff. Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Able to take messages and pass them on accurately to the appropriate person. Understands concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Ability to work required shift pattern Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Secondary Education EXPERIENCE Essential Previous experience in Customer Care Domestic/Caring Skills Desirable Previous experience as Health Care Assistant SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Ability to use own initiative Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team patients and carers in English Demonstrates a courteous manner with all individuals who she/he has contact with e.g. patients, relatives, staff. Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Able to take messages and pass them on accurately to the appropriate person. Understands concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Ability to work required shift pattern 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)