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Healthcare Assistant: Skilled Visa

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • Applications have closed

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to join Ward D7 an acute general surgical & Urology ward.

We are looking for someone with excellent strong sense of teamwork and commitment to maintaining high standards of care to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families and ensure that efficient service delivery is maintained.

We provide excellent training and development opportunities in a friendly and supportive environment for all new starters.

Caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with the nursing team delivering fundamental care to patients including assisting with personal hygiene and toileting needs, feeding and mobility.

Part of the team approach to avoiding risk and providing the highest quality care

About us

The post holder should have an attitude based on strong nursing values and an overall commitment to provide patients and their families with care that is first and foremost based on a culture of compassion, professionalism and respect.

You will have the opportunity to develop new skills within this role. Whilst working within a multidisciplinary team you will have the chance to learn about stoma and wound care as well as build relationships with your colleagues and patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ward D7 has 28 beds looking after both male and female patients. We are a fast-paced ward that offers a wide variety of challenges and learning opportunities. The successful applicant will be well supported within this dynamic team.

It will be your job to assist the registered nurses in creating a plan of care and then delivering it to the highest standard; a large part of your job will include up close and personal care with our patients.

The patients on this ward can be acutely unwell and may require all levels of personal care; We care for patients who can often become confused or show some challenging behaviours at times.

You will learn the skill set to allow you to work independently and competently to deliver the care required by our team. This Job will require you to work a mix of shifts including weekends and nights.

Apply now to join our wonderful team and you could be making a real difference in our patients lives.

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

  • English – verbal & written

Desirable

  • able to communicate effectively

IT Skills

Essential

  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued development

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of time management skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of working independently

Professional Developemnt

Essential

  • Evidence of continued development

Desirable

  • Attended any previous training courses / willing to develop

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Closing Date: 27 April 2023