Job Description

The site is made up of:

• 4 x 18 bedded adult functional wards (2 male & 2 female)
• 2 x 18 bedded advanced care wards (1 male & 1 female)
• 2 x 15 bedded dementia wards (1 male & 1 female)
• 2 x 8 bedded psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) (1 male & 1 female)

Benefits of the role:

• Preceptorship
• Competitive rates of pay
• Fantastic holiday allowance
• Opportunities for training and career development
• A 'refer a friend scheme' - the chance to earn £300 in vouchers.

Responsibilities:

• Establish relationships with patients and their families
• Monitor and attend to patients at all times
• Work closely alongside nurses and senior members of the team
• Help to feed and wash patients
• Record patients activities and behaviours throughout the day

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requirements: 6 months experience in a care related environment. Ability to complete a DBS check NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care Must be able to provide proof of immunisations: Hep B, Varicella, MMR and TB Manual handling, first aid and PMVA training are mandatory before beginning the role but training can be provided.