Health Care Assistant Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Health Care assistant to join us on our 18 bedded acute Surgical Assessment Unit – Ward D8. The successful applicant will be expected to work to our high standards of patient care and service delivery. We provide a comprehensive training package in a supporting and welcoming environment.
Our multidisciplinary team, deliver care for patients who are undergoing surgical, urology procedures, In addition, we run our assessment unit which takes direct from GP, Master call and run a Clinic Monday-Friday to support our ongoing services such as A+E and GP services.
The pace can be fast but job satisfaction is high. Do you fancy a new challenge? We look forward to your application.
Health Care Assistant Main duties
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, has excellent communication skills, aspire’s to delivering high quality care, works collaboratively with all members of the MDT, delivers patient-centered care with dignity and respect, and demonstrates a high level of compassion for all patients.
The post holder will provide support to the registered nurse in the delivery of patient care. and work collaboratively within our dedicated multi-disciplinary teams, assisting and promoting the patients independence.
You will be fully involved in an individual’s care from admission to discharge, assisting with patient hygiene and dressing, feeding, maintaining dignity and respect, keeping the environment clean and tidy and keeping good documentation.
Ward D8 also provides excellent training and development opportunities in a friendly and supportive environment., with career progression offered.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
To apply for this job please visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk.