Healthcare Assistants/Rehabiliitation Assistants – NHS – Sheffield Rehabilitation Assistants - Pay Rate - £8.45 - £15.89 + £0.65p per mile. Precedo Healthcare is a well established healthcare staffing agency currently working with many high profile clients in the Healthcare sector and due to new contracts in Sheffield we are looking for experienced care staff within this area. We offer flexible work and can accommodate any other commitments you may have, making this the ideal position for somebody looking for flexibility and the opportunity to work in a variety of different settings, including residential elderly care, EMI (Elderly Mental Health), learning difficulties, challenging behaviour, mental health and others. We are looking for an experienced and motivated HCA/Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 2/3) for various Intermediate Care Facility and in Community. Working as part of a team you will have the opportunity to work with a varied and diverse range of long-term and neurological conditions. This is a new project working in conjunction with an NHS Trust to promote appropriate discharge through effective rehabilitation This role will involve participation in the assessment of complex health and well-being needs and develop implementation and evaluation of appropriate rehabilitation care plans. You will be based primarily in the facility, but there may be the opportunity to develop your skills in community settings. Job requirements To assist nursing staff in general duties. To produce and update care plans where necessary. Provide a high level of care to patients and service users including aspects such as personal care; emotional support; mobility and others. Always ensuring that the needs of patients and service users are the highest priority. Able to demonstrate care and compassion Experience of working with long-term conditions, ward and community based. Be innovative and motivated with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. Awareness of long-term and neurological conditions. Awareness and experience of physical health needs for this client group. Experience of team/multi-disciplinary team working. Candidate requirements Eligibility to work in the UK Minimum of 6 months Support Work experience in the NHS within the last 2 years Strong communication skills Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Evidenced immunisation history to include Hepatitis B, MMR, TB and Varicella Willing to undertake a DBS Check (previously CRB) Benefits of working for Precedo Healthcare Excellent pay rates, higher than industry standard. Flexible working hours to match your commitments and schedule Highly knowledgeable and dedicated recruitment specialists, available 24 hours a day Immediate work opportunities available within your preferred location(s) and specialism(s) Free annual mandatory training Free uniform Leading recruitment and compliance standards On-going reviews and continuous support If you have not been contacted within 7 working days, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Do you know any Registered Nurses who are looking for agency work? Refer them to Precedo Healthcare and earn up to £200 in high street vouchers. Contact the Dronfield Office on 01246 299700 to find out more.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 11:50:00 +0000