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Job Summary

Here at Cirencester Hospital, we deliver the highest standards of care to our patients. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic close-knit team that delivers rehabilitation and subacute care within a Community Hospital Setting. You will be an integral part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, supporting and facilitating the care needs for 28 inpatients in a purpose-built hospital in the picturesque town of Cirencester.

Join us in developing your skills in sub-acute medicine, rehabilitation, and palliative care. This post is open to candidates who are looking to start their career in a nursing environment with no previous experience or alternatively the more experienced carer looking for a change to further their clinical knowledge and skills. This role is an ideal opportunity to develop a career within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment and can be used as a stepping stone to gain experience prior to commencing or alongside training in Nursing, Midwifery, or Paramedic Science.

We welcome potential candidates to come for a look around and get a feel for what we do by prior arrangement.

Hours per week

Variety of hours available

Interview Location

Cirencester Hospital

Main Duties of the Job

As a Health Care Assistant/Support Worker, you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients. You will be expected to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard under the supervision of registered nurses. You will assist patients with activities of daily living including personal care and nutritional and dietary support. You will take and record observations and undertake additional supportive tasks as directed by registered nurses (e.g., venepuncture, catheter care, ECG recording, etc.).

About Us

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team, and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation. We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

Date Posted

21 March 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference Number

327-25-218

Job Locations

Cirencester Hospital Coln Ward
Tetbury Road
Cirencester
GL7 1UY

Job Responsibilities

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care and services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistants employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard and to challenge others who are not.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential. If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan (including achieving the Care Certificate). You will progress from a pay band 2 to pay band 3 on achievement of the Care Certification. You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice and training on a regular basis to support you in meeting the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.

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. Please remember that skills and experience gained outside of work can be used as evidence in your application.

Qualifications

Essential:

• C and above in GCSE English and Maths or level 4 and above (or equivalent Adult Literacy and Numeracy).

Desirable:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and a Science or Health and Social Care based subject.
• NVQ level 2.
• Care Certificate.

Nature of Experience

Desirable:

• No previous experience is required although it would be desirable that the individual is able to demonstrate some prior experience and understanding of caring for others on a voluntary basis.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cirencester Hospital Coln Ward
Tetbury Road
Cirencester
GL7 1UY
Employer's Website: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals