Health Care Support Worker ACCU

Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person specificationQualifications / Knowledge Essential criteria GCSE in maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy.Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills. Desirable criteria Health care / caring experienceNVQ Level 2 in HealthcareExperience in working in a teamSkills/Abilities Essential criteria Good verbal communicationClear written communicationAble to use own initiativeAbility to work under supervisionAble to work calmly within the pressured environmentKnowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of the principles of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.Understanding of the need for respect, trust, courtesy and effective communication with both patients and staff. Desirable criteria Knowledge of infection control procedures.Knowledge and experience in the use of ICT packages.Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirementsThis 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 Nursing Assistant (PDF, 992.6KB) Our Values and Behaviours (PDF, 334.9KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 92.0KB)