Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to work at St Joseph's Medical day unit and discharge lounge in Stoke Mandeville Hospital. We are a general medical ward with a medical day unit that runs multiple clinics including but not limited to Gastroenterology, endocrine, Neurology, Rheumatology, Oncology and Haematology. We are currently seeking high calibre staff who are keen, passionate and motivated individuals to join our busy unit which provides a high standard of patient care and values the 'personal touch' to create the best environment for patient recovery.
You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who you will learn from on the job, we provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities to realise your career potential. You will be enrolled onto a healthcare support worker induction programme held each month, ensuring you feel supported as you take the first steps into your new career.
Please note: most of our wards operate a 24-hour shift rotation across a 7-day service. We are recruiting to full and part time hours, however for the role of a Healthcare Assistant, you will be expected to work shift patterns, unfortunately we are unable to offer set days/working patterns. The minimum part time hours we recruit to is 23 hours.
Main duties of the job
Communicate with patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort and wellbeingCommunication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriatelyAssist with admission, transfer and discharge of unoccupied beds and occupied patients out of bed, helping with dressing and undressing as requiredWash/bathe patients in bed and in the of hands and feet of patients in bed.Observe patients' skin and report any red marks or blemishes to nursing staff in with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Trust Moving and Handling policyUnder direction of trained nurse, assist with the treatment/management of patients with insect infestations.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
7. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
8. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
9. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
10. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Desirable
11. Care National Care Certificate Certificate in healthcare (Level 3 )
12. Level 2 or Level 3 In Health and Social Care Subject (or willingness to work towards)
13. Functional Skills in English and Maths, (Level1 or equivalent) at interview assessment, or GCSE A to G
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
14. Experience in a customer focused environment
15. Evidence of working as a member of a team
16. Previous experience in a health care environment
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
17. Demonstrates some insight into the fundamentals and complexity of care and care delivery
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
18. Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
19. Ability to use a computer