Inpatient Health Care Assistant - Leicester
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Date: 6 days ago
City: Leicester
Contract type: Full time
Job Overview
Important note for candidates - unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and the minimum number of hours available per week is 22.5. Please do not submit an application if you require sponsorship or cannot work the minimum number of hours as we will be unable to offer an interview.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dependable colleagues with Health and / or Social Care experience who can contribute to the care of our patients with kindness, compassion and empathy on our wards at the Evington Centre in the grounds of Leicester General Hospital. These wards provide sub-acute care, palliative care and complex rehabilitation.
Our wards are led by nurses and you will work under their guidance as part of a very supportive team. Experience of working in health and social care is essential. You will be supported to complete the Care Certificate and we actively encourage on-going development. The post will provide cover on a rota basis over a 24 hour per day, 7 day a week service.
For further information please contact - [email protected]
Free parking is available on site.
The local bus transport network has a stop outside the hospital.
The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.
Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Important note for candidates - unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and the minimum number of hours available per week is 22.5. Please do not submit an application if you require sponsorship or cannot work the minimum number of hours as we will be unable to offer an interview.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dependable colleagues with Health and / or Social Care experience who can contribute to the care of our patients with kindness, compassion and empathy on our wards at the Evington Centre in the grounds of Leicester General Hospital. These wards provide sub-acute care, palliative care and complex rehabilitation.
Our wards are led by nurses and you will work under their guidance as part of a very supportive team. Experience of working in health and social care is essential. You will be supported to complete the Care Certificate and we actively encourage on-going development. The post will provide cover on a rota basis over a 24 hour per day, 7 day a week service.
For further information please contact - [email protected]
Free parking is available on site.
The local bus transport network has a stop outside the hospital.
The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.
Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)
- Undertaking clinical observations and providing clinical care as delegated.
- Supporting our patients in maintaining their health, well-being and independence.
- Providing personal care to include washing, dressing and toileting / continence care.
- Accurately recording patient information.
- Working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
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