Healthcare Assistant

We are currently in the position to recruit a full time Health Care Assistant at ICAR (IntermediateCare and Rehabilitation unit) based in Houghton Primary Care Centre.

ICAR provides person centred care and to optimise independence, recovery and patient wellbeing within a bed based intermediate care setting.

The unit has 24 single patient rooms and is staffed by a multi professional team of nurses and AHPs, supported by a GP and a Care Frailty Consultant.

You will be a valued part of a team providing care over the 24 hour period supporting patients rehabilitation and recovery needs and in the delivery of essential patient care, You will participate as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in the delivery of holistic care.

Experience in a hospital or care environment

Experience of recording information in a clinical / IT system ideally Meditech

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible

Able to move and handle patients safely

Care Certificate or committed to complete on commencement to post

Ability to travel to work at Houghton le Spring

Please note: You will be working within a service that provides in-patient care so will be working to a rota which covers 24 hours seven days per week including bank holidays and includes rotation onto night duty.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.