Health Care Assistant - Ramsey District Cottage Hospital

Join our team as a Health Care Assistant at Ramsey District Cottage Hospital where you'll assist the Registered Practitioners and Senior Healthcare Assistants in the delivery of care to all patients, to support activities of daily living. This will include activities such as assistance with dietary and nutritional needs, personal and oral hygiene, moving and handling and monitoring and recording of basic observations.

You will communicate with patients and their family and friends on a daily basis, so we're looking for someone who's approachable with great interpersonal skills, to ensure all patients receive high quality, individually planned care.

A workplace that invests in you

You don't need any qualifications for this role and you'll receive comprehensive on the job training. As well as this, you'll also be supported to obtain the RQF Level II Qualifications in Health and Social Care if not already attained.

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 public holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements; the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island's healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Ability to take an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.