Health Care Assistant-Sheppard Medical Ward

The closing date is 22nd Oct 2024 Anticipated Interview date(s) To be confirmed 

Job summary

We are looking to appoint health care support assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on Sheppard Medical Ward.

The unit is a inpatient ward to treat patient with medical need, so that they can get the right care sooner, helping them to get home from hospital quicker.

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.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications. 

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone! 

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

• Evidence of secondary education.
• Numeracy and literacy level 1 or equivalent.
• NVQ2 in Healthcare, OR, prepared to undertake a level 2 NVQ in Healthcare and complete within 1 year (to achieve KSF Foundation Gateway)

 

Desirable

• Basic Life Support

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment

 

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: 

Sushmitha D'souza 

Sushmitha.D'Souza@SomersetFT.nhs.uk 

01823342563 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 2 

Salary

£23615.00  to £23615.00 Yearly 

Contract

Permanent 

Working pattern

Full-Time 

Reference number

184-OL-OR-1088 

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital 
Musgrove Road 
Taunton 
Somerset 
TA1 5DA 

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