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Healthcare Assistant Older Persons Care Unit (OPCU)
| Posting date: | 07 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2025 |
| Location: | Mansfield, NG17 4JT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9186-25-0537 |
Summary
The main duties/responsibilities of the role are: Assisting with ADLs, addressing physical and mental health care needs of patients Undertake, record and report clinical observations as directed Assess and support in the management of risk Assist in treatment/activities which may involve accompanying and escorting patients to activities/appointments Maintain accurate and timely records both written and computerised Support junior staff providing monthly supervision sessions Engage in link roles and projects Ensuring IPC guidance is adhered to and managing the ward environment A full range of job roles and responsibilities are included in the job description. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and opportunities for continued personal and professional development through ongoing training, education, supervision and appraisals. We will support you in your career as a Health Care Assistant and beyond. Our Healthcare Assistants have the exciting opportunity to apply to join the Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) programme, a two-year course, resulting in Nursing Associate registration and making you eligible to train as a Registered Nurse via a shortened Nursing degree or Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship (RNDA). The TNA course acts as a stepping stone to becoming a Nurse, and we are proud to offer this opportunity to our Healthcare Assistants. You will have access to internal and external training and quality improvement opportunities not to mention a whole range of benefits including: Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this will increase up to 33 days depending on NHS Service) Generous NHS pension scheme Enhanced maternity and sick pay Comprehensive induction and training Commitment to career development Wide range of training and development opportunities Working in a supportive environment Promotion of health work/life balance Salary sacrifice schemes e.g., public transport loans, cycle to work scheme Staff discount schemes e.g., discounted leisure centre membership Free on-site parking (dependent on site) An extensive health and wellbeing package including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Staff Counselling Services Retail discounts Regular support and clinical supervision including CPD opportunities What our patients say about our Healthcare Assistants: There is a therapeutic atmosphere on the ward in every way, Meals are of high quality and to me "it was home from home". There is a "strong team" feeling amongst staff and all are friendly and caring. Examples of excellent practice- nurses, HCA are always free for 1-1. (Kingsley Ward) The Healthcare Assistants helped me so much. They explained things well and helped with my care plan. The Healthcare Assistants made me feel better. (IRC Morton Hall - Primary Care) All the nurses and [healthcare] assistants are so caring. (Forest Ward, Lings Bar Hospital) If you want to be the Health Care Assistant that makes a difference, then we look forward to receiving your application. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa