Job summary
- Main area
- General medicine
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full Time (part time hours will be considered))
- Job ref
- 362-A-24-6968661
- Employer
- Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ward C4 Stepping hill hospital
- Town
- Stockport
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Health Care Assistant
Band 3
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.
Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.
Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.
In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples.
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.
Our Values:
We Care
About each other
Our patients and their families
The communities we serve
The environment
We support them and deliver on their promises
We Respect
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in return
We Listen to
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We act and learn from what we hear
Job overview
Join Our Caring Team as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant – Ward C4
Full-Time Position: 37.5 Hours per Week
Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and working as part of a collaborative, supportive team? Ward C4, a dynamic General Medical Ward, is looking for a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated team of nurses, doctors, therapists, pharmacists, and ward clerks.
What We Offer:
- Inclusive, Collaborative Environment: Be part of a multidisciplinary team where your contributions truly matter.
- Learning & Development: We are committed to your growth, offering opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced professionals in a friendly atmosphere that promotes teamwork and respect.
- Impactful Role: Help provide high standards of care that make a real difference to our patients' lives.
What We're Looking For:
- Enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion for patient care.
- A proactive attitude, willing to embrace challenges and contribute to a high-performing team.
- Compassionate, caring individuals who thrive in a fast-paced medical environment.
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, work with a friendly and committed team, and make a difference in patient care, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Ward Manager Margaret Wheelden or Deputy Ward Manager Leyre Labairu at 0161 419 5950.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant role is key to ensuring that our nursing teams are supported to deliver consistently, high quality, patient centered care.
This is a great opportunity for dedicated and caring people who really want to make a difference to our patients. Your care for other people and your willingness to provide the best possible care to patients and relatives will ensure your success in the role. Friendly and approachable in your style, you’ll be someone who can communicate well, be able to organise your workload accordingly and be a reliable point of support for patients, relatives and your colleagues.
Working for our organisation
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:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a healthcare Assistant you will be expected to work within our dedicated multi-disciplinary teams and be involved in providing individualised care whilst contributing to the safety and cleanliness of the environment and keeping good documentation.
Responsibility for Patient Care
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care activities.
- To maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.
- To carry out duties as required, meeting all aspects of ward care.
- To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities.
- To maintain patient dignity.
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide patient’s with exceptional care.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person specification
experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of caring for patients.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Computer skills.
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery patient care, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
- Completed the National Care Certificate
- Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Margaret Wheelden
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 419 5950
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