Job summary
- Main area
- community
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Total hours of 75 can be split for successful candidates)
- Job ref
- 331-7895363-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Millom community hospital
- Town
- Millom
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
A opportunity has arisen here at Millom Community hospital for health care assistants to join our team.
There are 75 hrs in total to be distributed to successful candidates based on their preference of hours.
The Band 3 positions are primarily to cover the ward however some district support may be required from time to time.
All applicants should ideally possess some experience in a health care setting which can include nursing home experience.
The trust works on an internal rotation basis which involves working various shift times.
Shift times are Early- 07:00-15:00 hrs, Lates 12:00-20:00 also 15:00-20:00 and nights 19:30-07:30 7 days per week also including weekends.
District nursing shift times are 08:30 to 16:30 7 days per week also 7 days per week.
support and training can be provided to build on existing individual skills.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the health care assistant is to take direction from the nurse in charge.
To provide a high standard of care to our in- patients and patients in our community.
To work along side team members supporting each other and showing a flexible approach to good working relationships.
To support in dealing with any emergency situation.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To taking instruction and guidance from the nurse in charge.
To deliver a high standard of personal care to our patients.
To keep up to date with training and learning.
To work efficiently s a team member
To be respectful of patients, MDT members and work colleagues.
Person specification
Interview and application form
Essential criteria
- Basic nursing care skills experience
- Knowledge of millom hospital as a service.
- Care certificate
Desirable criteria
- Experience in health care setting
- Experience with End of life patient care
- Willingness to complete Care certificate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrea Armstrong
- Job title
- Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229402614
- Additional information
Alternative contact 01229402619 Julie O Brien Junior sister.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Level 1
Fusion House
Evolution Park
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2FD
- Telephone
- 03033 301 033
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