Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual, with or without experience, who would enjoy the challenge of working as a Care Assistant in a Critical Care environment. This role provides a special opportunity to be part of a tight-knit team of healthcare professionals and have the privilege of sharing unique life experiences every day. Successful applicants will have a range of training and developmental opportunities which will be available in-house. Main duties of the job The role is to provide support to the trained nurses in caring for their patients. A large part of the role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness to ensure infection control standards are met. With the ongoing support of your team it will be an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to develop their interpersonal, communication and caring skills. The job does involve a shift work pattern which includes nights and weekends. This vacancy is linked to a Level 2 Apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. Working alongside the Trust's experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification and functional skills in maths and English if required. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification. Please see the attached Job Description for details of the main duties. About us 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. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,873 a year Per annum, pro rata incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-CH028 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities For full details please refer to the attached Job Description but some main duties of this job are: To help in the delivery of basic patient care under direct supervision of a trained nurse. To develop specific skills as requested by your Team Leader and carry them out as per agreed Trust policies and standards. To strip, clean and make up beds as per Unit policy after discharge of a patient. To re-stock equipment, disposables/consumables in preparation ofadmission in bed areas. To respect and maintain the rights, dignity and confidentiality of patients. To provide support torelatives and family of a patient with empathy during their distressing time. To undertake other duties as directed by the trained nurse, such as the delivery and collecting of items from stores or pharmacy. Job description Job responsibilities For full details please refer to the attached Job Description but some main duties of this job are: To help in the delivery of basic patient care under direct supervision of a trained nurse. To develop specific skills as requested by your Team Leader and carry them out as per agreed Trust policies and standards. To strip, clean and make up beds as per Unit policy after discharge of a patient. To re-stock equipment, disposables/consumables in preparation ofadmission in bed areas. To respect and maintain the rights, dignity and confidentiality of patients. To provide support torelatives and family of a patient with empathy during their distressing time. To undertake other duties as directed by the trained nurse, such as the delivery and collecting of items from stores or pharmacy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic level of Education Numeracy and Literacy skills Experience Essential Experience in a public facing role Caring experience Desirable Hospital experience Skills Essential Clear written communication skills Desirable Describes teamworking abilities Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic level of Education Numeracy and Literacy skills Experience Essential Experience in a public facing role Caring experience Desirable Hospital experience Skills Essential Clear written communication skills Desirable Describes teamworking abilities 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)