An exciting, substantive opportunity has arisen within Stonehouse Ward for a Senior Health Care Assistant., Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement).
* Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses. To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision. Support care day - to - day for all patients in the clinical area under indirect supervision. Contribute to resource management
You should have attained the Level 3 qualification and/or have demonstrable experience of caring for acutely unwell patients in a hospital setting. You should possess good communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a calm and methodical manner. The successful candidate will have recent, up-to-date proven evidence of development. In return our experienced team provides a friendly supportive and progressive environment with a strong commitment to continual education with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our