We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Wexham Park Hospital on Ward 18. Ward 18 is a General Medicine ward where you will get opportunities to begin or progress a career in healthcare, providing hands-on patient care in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Carries out duties in support and under supervision of a registered nurse
To participate in patient care as a member of the unit nursing team.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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• Participate in the nursing care of patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and raise issues of concern to a registered nurse.
• Assist the ward Housekeepers in keeping the unit environment clean and tidy.
• Assist patients with their nutritional requirements, which includes ensuring menus are completed, handing out drinks & food to patients (ensuring they can reach everything they need, and are sat in a good eating position), and where appropriate feed patients.
• Always maintain respect and confidentiality.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation under the supervision of a registered nurse, raising issues of concern with a qualified nurse where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and liaise with all health care staff as appropriate.
• To encourage and maintain good relationship with Medical Staff and other members of the Primary care & Social Services teams in order to provide the best care.
• To participate in quality Assurance initiatives within the unit.
• Pro-actively respond to potential complaints, to prevent formal complaints from occurring.
This advert closes on Monday 13 Jan 2025