Job summaryThe ideal candidate will have an NVQ 2 in Direct care or equivalent and have experience in caring for older people preferably in a hospital or in-patient setting.Our friendly, supportive and developing unit comprises 3 wards of 24 inpatient beds for predominantly older patients, with complex medical and nursing conditions, undergoing nursing care, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning, working towards a safe discharge home.In return we offer an excellent inter professional working environment, we are dedicated to staff development, and are committed to you developing your skills and knowledge, and achieving the National Care Certificate within the first year.Main duties of the jobBand 2 Health Care AssistantLings Bar Hospital Gamston, Nottingham NG2 6PRPermanent PostAFC Band 237.5 hours flexible long days/long nights, part time or full time consideredWe are looking for enthusiastic, committed, compassionate Health Care Assistants who want to develop their careers and broaden their experiences. They will have excellent communication and team working skills, a professional manner and a commitment and interest in older peoples nursing. They will also have a desire to develop their own knowledge, skills and experience.The ideal candidate will have an NVQ 2 in Direct care or equivalent and have experience in caring for older people preferably in a hospital or in-patient setting.Our friendly, supportive and developing unit comprises 3 wards of 24 inpatient beds for predominantly older patients, with complex medical and nursing conditions, undergoing nursing care, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning, working towards a safe discharge home.In return we offer an excellent inter professional working environment, we are dedicated to staff development, and are committed to you developing your skills and knowledge, and achieving the National Care Certificate within the first year.We look forward to your application.About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitmentJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo carry out clinical care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.To work cohesively with the rest of the ward team to care for patients effectively, compassionately and safely.To actively participate in service improvement activities within the hospital.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNVQ II in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent or equivalent experienceTrainingEssentialWillingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery.ExperienceEssentialExperience of working in a Healthcare settingKnowledgeEssentialTo have an understanding and caring approach to patients.SkillsEssentialAbility to work as part of a teamGood written/oral communication skillsDiplomatic, caring & sympatheticAbility to be flexibleGood observations skills with the ability to verbalise observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner.Standard keyboard skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressLings Bar HospitalNottinghamNG2 6PREmployer's websitehttps://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)