We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on the medical ward Ward 6A.
The unit is a 31 bedded medical ward taking patients with medical conditions directly from the emergency department or acute admission unit.
As a health care Assistant, you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous, but all necessary skills training, professional updates, and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided. Full details of duties can be found in the job description. There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shift patterns with a commitment to participate in the on-call service after appropriate training. Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market-leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will enjoy these perks whilst still being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter, and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area, and when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Prepared to care or willing to undertake
Experience
* Previous experience in a health care setting or can demonstrate a caring nature
* Understanding the concept of promoting independence
Additional Criteria
* Able to adapt communication styles to various situations
* Evidence of a good standard of literacy and English language skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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