Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will carry out a broad range of patient care activities under supervision of a qualified nurse, maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. The post holder will be required to work a rotational shift pattern between long days 11.5 hour shifts and 11.5 hour night duty shifts, covering Sunday to Saturday, 7 days a week, weekends and bank holidays. Please see attached Job Description for further details This vacancy does NOT meet the salary threshold for sponsorship. We are unable to offer this job vacancy to candidates on Student Visas.. Person specification Qualifications and Training Essential criteria Good general education Willingness to undertake further training Desirable criteria NVQ Qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential criteria Previous experience in hospital/nursing home setting Awareness of personal care needs Awareness of needs of older people Awareness of Health and Safety at work Desirable criteria Awareness of rehabilitation skills Skills and Abilities Essential criteria Good oral communication skills Good written communication skills Team Worker Good practical/personal care skills Desirable criteria Basic IT Skills Other Desirable criteria Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period. We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact [ Click Apply] Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the [ Click Apply] website for detail. If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.