Health Care Assistant Poole
Job description
Are you a caring and compassionate person who would like the opportunity to work for the NHS? Previous experience is preferred but not essential, just a genuine passion to provide the best possible care for our patients. This role involves providing nursing care for a wide variety of patients both Guernsey/Jersey Wards; we care for a range of needs including end-of-life care; rehabilitation and frailty. We work very closely with our Doctors and community teams. We have a mixture of day and night shifts and staff will be given opportunities and support to develop their skills clinically and professionally. Come and join an amazing award-winning team. To find out more information regarding the job description and person specifications. This vacancy is full-time, 37.50 hours per week. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate. To assist registered nursing staff in providing high-quality individualized nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives, and carers. To assist the multidisciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge. To participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients. At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do. For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do [email protected]
