The closing date is 14th Aug 2024
Job Summary
We are looking to appoint a Health Care Assistant who is enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in the Somerset Lung Centre. The Lung Centre forms part of the Respiratory Medicine Department at Musgrove Park Hospital
As a health care Assistant, you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of the clinical team, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates, and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.
Full details of duties can be found in the job description.
This role is working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team responsible for supporting the Respiratory Team to deliver an efficient service for patients including their families.
Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.
About us
As an organization, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market-leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centers like Bristol, Bath and Exeter, and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English, Maths and science (or equivalent)
- NVQ2 in Healthcare or equivalent
- Basic Life Support
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.
For help with your application, contact:
Naomi Shepherd
naomi.shepherd@somersetft.nhs.uk
01823942353
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22816.00 to £24336.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-OR-612
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA