Health Care Assistant - Neurosurgery

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

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Ward B8 is a 25 bedded male and female ward for patients who have neurosurgical conditions such as subarachnoid haemorrhage, traumatic brain injuries, brain tumours and different bleeds on the brain. We take patients who have had injury to their brain and require further support. This could include tracheotomy care, EVD, ICP and lumbar drain management, nasogastric feeding and bowel management. We have a wide range of patients with differing impairments following their brain injury, from people at the end of their life to people looking to return to work and driving again. Patients following their time on B7 can either go home with no support required, go home with extra support in place, transferred back to their local hospital or transferred to a rehabilitation ward either within the trust or outside of the trust. On discharge, patients can be supported by community rehabilitation teams, district nurses and specialist nurses.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Health Care Assistant to join the team. You will be supported within the role with ongoing training which includes a Care Certificate Program and ward-based training related to the different types of conditions and injuries you will come across on the ward.

You Will Need To Be Able To Demonstrate:

• Interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Aspire to deliver excellent standards of care.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the MDT.
• Deliver patient-centered care with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients and those that matter to the patient.

About Us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting.
• Experience of working within a team.

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners.
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD).

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience.
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G).
• Care Certificate.

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication (written and verbal skills).
• Basic IT skills.
• Good organisational skills.

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: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/