Healthcare assistants

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and hard working healthcare assistants to join our 22 bedded stroke and neurology unit. You will have an interest in stroke and neurology and an understanding of the importance of rehabilitation in the patients recovery. Stroke is very individual to each person and it may be a long recovery, so we want someone who is positive and cheerful and can help motivate the patients each day.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent care for all our patients during their rehabilitation. We are a supportive and diverse team who work together to meet all our patients needs. We are looking for like minded people to become part of this team.

You will work as part of the team to provide compassionate care to our patients, carers and families. This pivotal role is essential in providing care and support to our patients through direct and indirect care, working within clearly defined limits and attainment of agreed competence. Main duties of the job:
You will work without constant direct supervision using initiative within the level of competence for the post, to provide direct and indirect care to our patients. You will act as a role model at all times, reflecting the Trust values and behaviours and delivering high standards of care. You will be self-aware and open to receive and learn from feedback.

You will act as an advocate on behalf of our patients recognising, respecting and responding to the diverse needs of our population. You will undertake a range of clinical skills to assist medical and nursing colleagues with investigations and procedures. Our healthcare assistants are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.

• Early - 07:15hrs to 15:15hrs
• Late - 12:15hrs to 20:15hrs
• Night - 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
• Long Day - 07:15hrs to 20:15hrs

Granby Ward prides itself on upholding the Harrogate District Hospital's values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. We are committed to providing individualised care to our patients that is created by the multi-disciplinary team and includes the patient and their family in planning this care. We are proud to have achieved a level 4 accreditation from the hospital's accreditation team for our high standards of care and our compliance in meeting the key performance indicators for all aspects of work life at Harrogate District Hospital.

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
• Please note:
  
  Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Martine Hartley via email [email protected]