Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Inpatient Health Care Assistant - Rutland
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Important note for candidates: unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and the minimum number of hours available per week is 23. Please do not submit an application if you require sponsorship or cannot work the minimum number of hours as we will be unable to offer an interview.
About the Role
Rutland Memorial Hospital is looking for Health Care Assistants to join our team. Our ward is led by nurses and you will work under their guidance as part of a very supportive group of staff. The ward provides sub-acute care, palliative care, and rehabilitation.
We are looking for people who have experience in working within health or social care and can contribute to the service we provide to our patients with kindness, compassion, and empathy. You will be supported to complete the Care Certificate if you do not already hold this and we actively encourage ongoing development. The post will provide cover on a rota basis over a twenty-four hour per day, seven day a week period and the shift pattern available is long days which are 11.5 working hours. Full and part-time posts are available.
- Free parking is available on-site.
- The local bus transport network has a stop near to the hospital.
- The Trust encourages a healthy work-life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.
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Essential application criteria are detailed within the Job Description. This includes level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English or equivalent qualification. Please ensure that you include this information in your application.
We understand that applicants may use AI tools to support their application however, all applications must be personalized and reflect your own qualifications, skills, and experience.
Contact Details
Sister Carla Yaxley - carla.yaxley@nhs.net 07920 505567
Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)
- Undertaking clinical observations and providing clinical care as delegated.
- Supporting our patients in maintaining their health, well-being, and independence.
- Providing personal care to include washing, dressing, and toileting / continence care.
- Accurately recording patient information.
- Working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
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We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours, and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
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