Location: King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £23,615 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
About Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a beacon of excellence in healthcare. They’ve been recognized as the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020 and have consistently ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands for the past three years. Their commitment to outstanding care is evident in their CQC ratings, with King’s Mill Hospital rated as Outstanding and Newark and Mansfield Community Hospitals rated as Good.
The Opportunity
The Adult Critical Care Unit at King’s Mill Hospital is on the lookout for enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Support Workers to join their dedicated team. This 15-bedded unit plays a crucial role within both the Trust and the East-Midlands Critical Care Network, offering a unique opportunity for professional growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individualized personal care to patients in the Adult Critical Care Unit
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients and staff
- Support in the delivery of high-quality patient care
- Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities
What You’ll Need
- NVQ 2 in care or equivalent
- Good standard of general education (GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above)
- Care Certificate or commitment to achieving it within 2 weeks of starting
- Previous care work experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends
Why Choose Sherwood Forest Hospitals?
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Chance to be part of an award-winning NHS Trust
- Competitive salary and NHS benefits package
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. They welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Join the Sherwood Forest Hospitals team today and be part of something extraordinary.
Application Process
Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now for this exciting Health Care Support Worker role at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in patients’ lives.
For questions about the job, please contact:
Tina Wright
Department Leader
Email: Tina.wright4@nhs.net
Phone: 01623672268
Reference Number: 214-SRG-6594562
