Healthcare Assistant/Trainee

Healthcare Assistant focuses on minster ward is an 18 bedded male acute ward, which consists of a multi-disciplinary team including nurses, healthcare assistants, medics, psychology, activity co-ordinators and oc.

What the role involves

• Minster Ward is an 18 bedded male acute ward, which consists of a multi-disciplinary team including nurses, healthcare assistants, medics, psychology, activity co-ordinators and oc.
• Support our patients to aid their recovery in their mental health.
• Support in equipping them with the skills they need to live independently.
• The successful candidates must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent.
• Have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Skills and requirements

• Care Certificate or Trainee Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post.
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2.
• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period.
• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.

Confirmed role details

• £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum.

Candidate fit

• patience, respectful communication, careful record keeping, and dependable care standards

Additional role context

• The successful candidates would be expected to cover 12 hour shifts which include working nights, long days, weekends and bank holidays.
• We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of care within a multi-disciplinary approach, which is recovery focused.
• In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood.

Known job details

• Pay: £24,937 to £26,598 a year