Job Summary
Are you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player? If so keep reading as this could be your opportunity to join our well established team here on Ward 1 at Chester le Street Community Hospital We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic health care assistant to join our team.
As a team we strive towards delivering a high standard of care and this is reflected in the feedback we receive from the patients and relatives who have had experience of being on our ward.
Main duties of the job
As a healthcare assistant on the ward you will be required to assist the qualified staff in providing direct patient care. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as being able to use your initiative when required. This role is shift working, both days and nights including weekends
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will possess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of flexible working arrangements within the team.
We are an elderly rehabilitation ward, promoting independence is paramount in order to get the optimum outcome for the patient.
About Us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce
ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
C9439-2425-1492-2
Job locations
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The role of the healthcare assistant on the ward includes:
- taking instructions from the qualified nurse
- delivering personal care to ensure hygiene need are met
- ensuring nutritional needs are met
- assisting with toileting
- carrying out vital observations
- assisting with mobilising patients
- ensuring necessary documentation is kept up to date and recorded accurately.
- communicating with patients, relatives and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The role of the healthcare assistant on the ward includes:
- taking instructions from the qualified nurse
- delivering personal care to ensure hygiene need are met
- ensuring nutritional needs are met
- assisting with toileting
- carrying out vital observations
- assisting with mobilising patients
- ensuring necessary documentation is kept up to date and recorded accurately.
- communicating with patients, relatives and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.
Experience Essential
- The role is open to New to Care applicants and those with Healthcare experience.
- Good standard of literacy
Qualifications Essential
- The role is open to New to Care applicants and those with Healthcare experience.
- Care certificate or willingness to complete within 6 months of commencement of post.
- GCSE or equivalent required in Mathmatics and english
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Be able to work effectively under direct supervision as part of a multi disciplinary team
Person Specification Special Requirements Essential
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.
Experience Essential
- The role is open to New to Care applicants and those with Healthcare experience.
- Good standard of literacy
Qualifications Essential
- The role is open to New to Care applicants and those with Healthcare experience.
- Care certificate or willingness to complete within 6 months of commencement of post.
- GCSE or equivalent required in Mathmatics and english
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Be able to work effectively under direct supervision as part of a multi disciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
