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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must be enthusiastic, communicate well, deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with dignity, work collaboratively, and show compassion to all patients.
  • You will assist nurses in patient care, support independence, help with hygiene, feeding, and documentation, and maintain a clean, respectful environment from admission to discharge.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will provide support to the registered nurse in the delivery of patient care.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Health Care Assistant role?

The main purpose of the Health Care Assistant role is to support registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient care, assisting with patients' needs from admission to discharge while promoting their independence and dignity.

What training opportunities are available for Health Care Assistants?

We provide a comprehensive training package and excellent development opportunities in a friendly and supportive environment, with career progression offered.

Is previous experience required for this role?

While previous experience in a healthcare setting may be beneficial, we welcome enthusiastic applicants who are motivated to provide high-quality care and are willing to learn.

What type of patients will I be working with in Ward D8?

In Ward D8, you will be working with patients who are undergoing surgical and urology procedures, as well as those being assessed directly from GP referrals.

Are there flexible working options available?

Yes, we recognize the importance of flexible working and take requests seriously, exploring how we can accommodate them to meet the needs of the service.

What benefits do Health Care Assistants receive?

Health Care Assistants receive a range of benefits including between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS pension scheme membership, salary sacrifice schemes, NHS staff discounts, a cycle to work scheme, and access to financial advice through Stockport Credit Union.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Adam Mellor, the Ward Manager, at adam.mellor@stockport.nhs.uk or by telephone at 0161 419 4251.

Can I visit the ward before applying?

Yes, you are welcome to take a tour of the ward; please email in advance to arrange your visit.

Is there an emphasis on diversity in the recruitment process?

Yes, we actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, to better reflect the communities we serve.

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We run Stepping Hill Hospital, and other specialist centres, as well as community health services for Stockport. You can find telephone details of wards,  our services and view our main hospitals and community centres. Our stroke services have been officially ranked as the best in England – and urology and orthopaedic  services at Stepping Hill Hospital are highly-rated nationally. You can read our  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - Strategy - 2020-25  for our plans over the next five years. Read our Stockport NHS Foundation Trust corporate brochure 2019-20  for an overview of our organisation.  https://www.instagram.com/stockportnhs/https://www.instagram.com/stockportnhs/You can also explore a selection of our services by viewing our virtual tours. We are no ordinary trust. We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We are an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services to the people of Stockport, as well serving the populations of East Cheshire and the High Peak in North Derbyshire. We offer a number of specialist services and play a key partnership role with Greater Manchester, Stockport and East Cheshire. With an annual budget of around £300 million we provide healthcare for residents in Stockport, East Cheshire and North Derbyshire as well as patients we treat from other boroughs in Greater Manchester who choose our services. Stepping Hill Hospital first opened in 1905 and was a military hospital during the first World War. We now employ over 5,000 staff and were one of the first NHS trusts in the country to achieve foundation trust status in 2004. We are a specialist `hub` centre for emergency and high risk general surgery, one of only four in Greater Manchester and covering the South East sector of our region. Overall responsibility for delivering services rests with the Board of Directors. We are fully committed to being transparent and implementing the principles of Being Open and Honest.