At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care to patients and support the nursing team.
- Company: Join Millom Community Hospital, a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for training.
- Other info: Dynamic shifts with a focus on teamwork and patient respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in healthcare and basic nursing skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25147 - 27596 £ per year.
Job overview
Health care assistants are invited to join Millom Community Hospital.
Positions are 45 hours per week distributed based on each candidate’s preferred schedule.
Band 3 roles mainly cover the ward, with occasional district support.
Applicants should ideally possess previous experience in a health‑care setting, including nursing‑home experience.
The trust operates an internal rotation system covering a variety of shift times.
Shift patterns include
- Night: 19:30‑07:30 (7 days per week, including weekends)
- District nursing: 08:30‑16:30 (7 days per week)
Main duties
The health care assistant takes direction from the nurse in charge and provides a high standard of care to in‑patients and community patients.
Duties include supporting team members, demonstrating flexibility in working relationships, and responding to emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver personal care to patients.
- Keep up to date with training and learning.
- Work efficiently as a team member.
- Respect patients, MDT members and colleagues.
Qualifications and experience
- Basic nursing care skills experience
- Knowledge of Millom Hospital services
- Care certificate (or willingness to complete one)
- Experience in a health‑care setting
- Experience with end‑of‑life patient care
- Equal opportunities
We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
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