Job summary
Health Care Assistant - Band 2
Longleat Ward - Warminster Community Hospital
Full & Part time Opportunities available - Permanent
Please note, unfortunately we are unable to offer overseas sponsorship at this time
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for anew challenge, or are you looking to start your career in healthcare within anorganisation that actively promotes health and well-being and development fortheir staff?
Longleat Ward is a nurse-led 25 bedded dementia friendlyunit within Warminster hospital which specialises in rehabilitation andsub-acute care. You will be workingwithin a diverse team consisting of Healthcare Assistants, Nurse Associates,Registered nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, RehabilitationSupport Workers, Nurse consultants, advanced clinical practitioners andDoctors. You will be actively involvedin the rehabilitation and care of our patients from admission to discharge.
Main duties of the job
Full training will be provided. There are also numerous opportunities todevelop your skills and we will provide Continuing Professional Development toenhance your clinical skills and to keep your skills up-to-date.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. GCSE Maths & English grade D or above or Level 1 functional skills in Literacy & Numeracy
Desirable
2. QCF or NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject
3. Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
4. Experience of working in a care / health role.