Job summary Are you an innovative new or an experienced healthcare assistant who would like to join a team with great visions of service improvements and patient centered care that is delivered safely and care with quality, civility and compassion? The successful applicants will join our experienced multidisciplinary team of skilled and highly motivated staff in our 24-bedded inpatient community ward. We deliver quality services for patients requiring generic rehabilitation for older persons, deliver frailty, subacute and discharge to assess pathways. This opportunity will allow you to experience a holistic view of services and gain knowledge of the full range of health and social services available for patients, both within hospital environment and other services in the community that can help the patient stay in their preferred discharge destinations safely. Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant, you have a clinical responsibility to work within a team supporting and assisting qualified staff in the implementation of patient care. (to include personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, moving and handling, mobilising, making beds, serving meals and feeding patients) You are expected to complete an HCA Competency Tool applicable to this role. Once assessed as competent, you will be able to perform simple wound care, ECG recording, blood sugar monitoring, stoma care, catheter care, venepuncture and other clinical responsibilities as delegated by qualified nursing staff. It is important in this role to know how to relay and record any messages that is significant to the care and treatment of the patients. To comply with all infection control policies and procedures To participate in training on the ward and be responsible for own learning and development needs. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,873 a year per annum (incl of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CHS926 Job locations Henry Tudor Ward Maidenhead SL6 6DU Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Good communication skills both verbally and written. English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English) A commitment to ensuring a good patient experience for all patients. Reasonable level of fitness (patient manual handling requirement of role). Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties. Formal caring experience is essential but would accept those that are willing to learn new skills and attend study sessions to support the role. Good level computer skills For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Good communication skills both verbally and written. English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English) A commitment to ensuring a good patient experience for all patients. Reasonable level of fitness (patient manual handling requirement of role). Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties. Formal caring experience is essential but would accept those that are willing to learn new skills and attend study sessions to support the role. Good level computer skills For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required Person Specification Education/Qualification/Training Essential English and Maths (A-C or 9-4) GCSE or equivalent qualification. Care Certificate, an equivalent qualification or equivalent experience of delivering compassionate, safe and high-quality care. Previous Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of delivering personal care and a range of related procedures, some of which may be non-routine, using safe evidence-based techniques and maintaining dignity and respect at all times. Demonstrable previous experience delivering delegated clinical care to patients/clients in a healthcare setting e.g. blood pressure, venepuncture, urinalysis etc. Knowledge, Skills and Ability Essential Knowledge of care and related procedures through experience or short courses Proficient IT skills; able to input, save and open information in a variety of systems. Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and patients where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement. Person Specification Education/Qualification/Training Essential English and Maths (A-C or 9-4) GCSE or equivalent qualification. Care Certificate, an equivalent qualification or equivalent experience of delivering compassionate, safe and high-quality care. Previous Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of delivering personal care and a range of related procedures, some of which may be non-routine, using safe evidence-based techniques and maintaining dignity and respect at all times. Demonstrable previous experience delivering delegated clinical care to patients/clients in a healthcare setting e.g. blood pressure, venepuncture, urinalysis etc. Knowledge, Skills and Ability Essential Knowledge of care and related procedures through experience or short courses Proficient IT skills; able to input, save and open information in a variety of systems. Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and patients where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement. 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. Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Henry Tudor Ward Maidenhead SL6 6DU Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)