We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistant who will join us on our 34 bedded stoma specialised surgical ward – Ward D5. The successful applicant will be expected to work to our high standards of patient care and service delivery. We provide training in a supporting and welcoming environment. Candidates must have completed their care certificate with a minimum of 2 years experience of ward work as this is for a senior health care post.
The pace can be fast but job satisfaction is high. Do you fancy a new challenge? We look forward to your application.
- Under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional ensure a high standard of service provision within ward/department, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvements
- Participate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice
- Maintain accurate and timely records.
- Develop positive relationships with patients, families, and carers.
- Prioritise own workload and that of junior staff.
- Be responsible for planned care and tasks delegated from a Registered Healthcare Professional.
- Undertake tasks and workload activities whilst ensuring that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established protocols.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
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. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jayalekshmi Jayakumar Sheela Job title: Ward Manager Email address: jayalekshmi.jayakumarsheela@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01614194418
Ward D5 - 0161 419 4004
