COMPANY EXPECTATIONS.
“Exceeding expectations is where satisfaction ends & loyalty begins.”
— Ron Kaufman
Working for Obsidian Healthcare.
All our Candidates must be able to work without direct supervision from the Client in the area where we place them. Our extensive referencing and compliance process demonstrates that our workers are highly skilled, experienced, and professionally qualified to work within the clinical area in which they are placed.
All our Candidates must be authorized to work in UK and hold a valid, unrestricted professional registration.
All our Candidates must complete and provide all necessary documentation outlined in the on-boarding section below.
All applicants will be subject to the rehabilitation of offender’s act (exceptions order) 1975 and therefore the completion of an enhanced disclosure check will be required to check for any past criminal cautions or convictions.
OUR EXPECTATIONS.
At Obsidian Healthcare, we are looking to recruit Agency workers who:
Have excellent clinical skills.
Can pick up shifts with only a few hours’ notice, with the flexibility and willingness to travel long distances to support clients.
Demonstrate dedication to providing high quality care.
Demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature by treating patients, caregivers, and relatives with dignity and kindness.
Create a culture of honesty and transparency, communicating effectively with Obsidian staff, Clients and Patients.
Demonstrate leadership, confidence, integrity, and diligence whilst working within their area of expertise.
Can effectively integrate into new teams and be an asset complementing the practices of the Establishment during each shift.
Are professional, dependable, and punctual, honouring all agreed-upon bookings.
Are prepared to act in a way that is consistent with Obsidian Healthcare’s reputation.
Are willing to adhere to established best practice standards of the establishment in which they are working and to work in accordance with the Client policies and procedures at all times.
Are prepared to respect and adhere to the confidentiality issues that may arise during their work with Clients/Patients/Relatives and within the guidelines set out by the Establishment in which you work.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
Here’s what you should expect when registering with us:
Initial phone interview.
The timely completion of our application and registrations forms, followed by the submission of our required compliance documents.
In depth video/face-to-face interview with nursing manager.
Referencing based on your area of experience - we require two written references to be completed by colleagues in a senior position to yourself to verify your skills and competencies for the job role you have applied for.
Verification of identity documents - these need to be in line with current home office guidelines and NHS Employers’ standards.
Completion of an Enhanced DBS or evidence of a certificate on the DBS update service.
Completion of our occupational health assessment form - immunisation’s must be provided and need to be in line with current ‘green book’ guidelines. Please note - the relevant immunisation records must be provided for the role in which you are applying for.
Up to date evidence of Annual Mandatory Training - the practical course must be completed for basic life support and manual handling.
For specialist and advanced roles please provide evidence of relevant post graduate courses, educational certificates, transcripts, etc.
On-Boarding Compliance Documents.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & REFERENCING CHECKS.
Curriculum Vitae
References X2
Please ensure to provide a current up to date CV. You must provide a full history of your employment and any gaps between employment periods, e.g. unemployed, gap year travel, or career break etc.
Please provide 2 References covering 3 years or 1 Reference covering 5 years. You must include your referees’ contact information; work email and job role. Your referees must be someone who had line management/supervisory responsibility for you in your job role who can comment on your work experience, competence, personal qualifications and suitability for the post.
Previous employment history and references will be checked before we can make you an unconditional offer of employment. References and application forms will be cross-checked as part of this process.
Please ensure that you provide a full history of your employment and any gaps between employment periods, e.g. unemployed, gap year travel, or career break etc.
To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, you must provide the appropriate information in respect of your references on your application form. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have approached your referees and received their permission to put their name forward. We will check a minimum of two references covering a minimum of three years of previous employment and/or training.
Your references must include:
Your current or most recent line manager
Any previous line managers/supervisors for the last 3 years of your employment/academic history (as appropriate).
If you are a student, please provide contact details of a teacher/lecturer/tutor at your school, college or university.
Please check current contact details and include the address, telephone number [work/mobile] and e mail addresses for your referees. Incorrect details delay the recruitment process.
RIGHT TO WORK CHECKS.
The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act (2006), which came into effect on 29 February 2008, introduced statutory obligations on employers, and we are required to undertake mandatory checks to assess the eligibility of an individual’s right to work in the UK by verifying specified documents or combinations of documents. The documents must show that you are entitled to do the type of work being offered.
UK, Chanel Islands, Isle of Man OR Irish Passport
EU Passport
Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
Clear colour copy with all 4 corners of the photo pages showing. Capture both sides of the inner pages and the front and back cover. Your passport must be valid and signed for signature verification purposes.
Clear colour copy with all 4 corners of the photo pages showing. Capture both sides of the inner pages and the front and back cover. Your EU Passport is not proof of your Right to Work, you must provide us with your Home Office Right to Work Code. This can be accessed via the link provided: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
Clear colour copy of the front and back of your BRP. Your BRP is not proof of your Right to Work, you must provide us with your Home Office Right to Work Code. This can be accessed via the link provided: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
IDENTITY CHECKS.
Acceptable personal identification documents
Certain documents, in certain combinations, are acceptable for verification of identity. Prospective employees will need to provide either of these two combinations:
• Two forms of photographic personal identification and one document confirming their address.
or
• One form of photographic personal identification and two documents confirming their address.
At least one of these documents must contain the applicant’s signature.
If no appropriate photographic ID is available, the below must be provided:
Two forms of non photo ID.
Two documents confirming your address.
A passport sized photo (signed by a person of standing in the community verifying your identity).
Passport
Driving License
Personal Identification Photo ID
ID Badge Photo
Proof of Address X2
Proof of National insurance
Clear colour copy with all 4 corners of the photo pages showing. Please capture both sides of the inner pages and the front and back cover.
Clear colour copy with your Current Address.
This can be from the list below.
current passport
a current photo-card driving licence
a national ID card and/or other valid documentation relating to immigration status and permission to work
This photo should be taken with a white background as it is to be used for your ID badge.
Must be dated within the last 6 months. Mobile phone bills are not permissible as proof of address. Please see accepted proofs of address below.
Current UK photo-card or old-style driving licence (if not already presented as a personal ID document)
Recent utility bill (joint names are permissible) or current valid local authority tax bill.
Bank or building society or credit union statement or passbook containing current address
Mortgage statement from a recognised lender.
Current local council rent card or tenancy agreement.
Current benefit book/card or original letter from Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) confirming the rights to benefit.
Confirmation from an electoral register search.
Court order.
Must be an Official document - P60/ P45/NHS Payslip/National Insurance card.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION & QUALIFICATION CHECKS.
Statement of Entry
Registered Degree
Indemnity Insurance
This must be your current Statement of Entry - can be downloaded from GMC/NMC/HCPC/GPhC.
In addition to you registered diploma/degree, please also include any further qualifications relevant/required for the role for which you have applied.
This must be your current (in date) Indemnity Insurance Letter.
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS.
As per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 you are not entitled to withhold any information about criminal convictions you may have had, for which you have not yet been rehabilitated, or prosecutions pending. If the work for which you are applying involves direct contact with people who are receiving a health service, you must also give details of any spent conviction. You must give details on the application form of date, type of offence, sentence, fine imposed etc.
Enhanced DBS
DBS must be on the update system or we will have to apply for another one for you.
ANNUAL MANDATORY TRAINING.
Mandatory Training
All Trainings must be in date and aligned to Skills for Health otherwise we are not able to use it. Please note - training modules required vary depending on the role you are applying for.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CHECKS.
Non-Exposure Prone Role
Hepatitis B Antibody
BCG Scar Certificate
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Varicella
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CHECKS.
Exposure Prone Role
Hepatitis B Antibody
BCG Scar Certificate
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Varicella
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (IVS)
Hepatitis C (IVS)
HIV Dual (IVS)