17 Oct
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol
Job description
We are looking for
individuals who are eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
If you do not have previous acute care experience, we offer a 12-week Band 2 to Band 3 Trainee Programme . This programme will equip you with the necessary skills and experience to successfully transition into the Band 3 role.
What We Offer :
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
- A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.
- Opportunities to work in a state-of-the-art children's hospital with a wide range of specialities.
- Access to excellent NHS benefits , including a pension scheme and discounts on travel and shopping.
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre , where you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and meet the team.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to children and young people and meet the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply!
Join us in making a difference in children's lives every day!
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards / unit dependant on clinical need
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role *
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support / Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare / Health & Social Care
- GCSE A D in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE A* - D or equivalent in Mathematics (e.
g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) or Equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
- The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
- UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
- If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment,
please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system.
If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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