The closing date is 10th Feb 2025
Anticipated Interview date(s) 04.11.2024
Job summary
We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, non-judgmental, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated SWISH Team.
As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.
There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns and locations, but generally it will be fixed with hours over Monday to Friday with one Saturday per month.
Job description
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ level 2 or equivalent within a health related discipline
Venepuncture
Desirable
Delegated clinical skills such as give vaccinations
Experience
Essential
Able to communicate in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner
Desirable
Sexual health experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
Car Driver and willing to travel
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.
For help with your application, contact:
Kerry Lucas
kerry.lucas@somersetft.nhs.uk
07500096347
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-1053
Job locations
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
Frome Community Hospital
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
Wincanton Community Hospital
Dancing Lane
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9DQ
Chard Community Hospital
Crewkerne Road
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1NF
Swish Millstream House
Castle Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AS
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