Healthcare Assistant - Ward Heart Care Unit

Overview

A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 30 HCU
Band 2
Permanent - 33.75 Hours a week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant to join the team on Ward 30 HCU at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust. Ward 30 HCU is a 20 bedded unit comprising of patients with cardiac related conditions. The post holder will work under the direct supervision of a registered health care professional and assist the healthcare team with personal care delivery of a defined group of patients and a range of clinical duties/tasks, always ensuring that actions taken are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence.

Duties include a combination of days, nights and weekends in order to meet the needs of our patients and ensure we provide a fair and equal working environment for the whole team.

• Band 2 Health Care Assistant role with induction provided, including ward orientation.
• Ability to work across a mix of shifts (days, nights, weekends).
• We are looking for individuals committed to delivering an excellent, caring service to patients.
• The post holder must have the right to work in the UK or be eligible to work.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

• Flexible working
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finances

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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