Job summary Band 3 Healthcare Assistant : AMU PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY IF YOU HAVE A SKILLS FOR CARE/NHS ENGLAND CARE CERTIFICATE YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THIS IN YOUR INTERVIEW Please note: we arenot able to provide visa sponsorship for this role Main duties of the job The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is keen to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people to join our hospital as Healthcare Assistant. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in starting a career in healthcare and would like to gain highly sought after NHS experience in the areas of an acute hospital setting. A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential. The post holder will provide high quality essential care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner: Acting always in the patient's best interests. Protecting and maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity at all times. Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences. Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner. Undertake specific clinical skills relevant to clinical area following training and assessment of competence e.g. performing venepuncture, cannulation and escorting patients. Provides enhanced levels of care to patients requiring additional supervision and support to ensure their personal safety and wellbeing needs are met. Provides supervision and guidance to junior / less-experienced staff. About us We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families. Our values: Compassionate Aspirational Resourceful Excellent The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good. Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-6910740UCGB3-HCA Job locations Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities It is an exciting time to be joining our team in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with great career opportunities. AMU is an emergency medical admissions unit providing assessment of patients requiring immediate investigations, stabilisation, and treatment. We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and compassionate individuals who can work well in a team environment. Applicants should have already achieved their 'Skills for care/NHS England Care Certificate. This role is a great opportunity for individuals passionate about providing compassionate patient care in a dynamic and supportive setting. There are 3 Practice Educators that work within the unit who provide supervised practice, additional skills training, and support. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is Working together to provide outstanding care for our community. The Trust embraces core values of compassion, aspiration, resourcefulness, and excellence. Come and join our friendly, sociable multi-disciplinary team were you will be supported both professionally and personally. You will be welcome as a new member of our AMU family. Please note we are currently recruiting candidates who are able to work full time (37.5hours per week) on a rota basis, 7 days a week (including bank holidays) on day and night shifts. (Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role) Job description Job responsibilities It is an exciting time to be joining our team in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with great career opportunities. AMU is an emergency medical admissions unit providing assessment of patients requiring immediate investigations, stabilisation, and treatment. We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and compassionate individuals who can work well in a team environment. Applicants should have already achieved their 'Skills for care/NHS England Care Certificate. This role is a great opportunity for individuals passionate about providing compassionate patient care in a dynamic and supportive setting. There are 3 Practice Educators that work within the unit who provide supervised practice, additional skills training, and support. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is Working together to provide outstanding care for our community. The Trust embraces core values of compassion, aspiration, resourcefulness, and excellence. Come and join our friendly, sociable multi-disciplinary team were you will be supported both professionally and personally. You will be welcome as a new member of our AMU family. Please note we are currently recruiting candidates who are able to work full time (37.5hours per week) on a rota basis, 7 days a week (including bank holidays) on day and night shifts. (Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role) Person Specification Education Essential Care Certificate Desirable QCF level 2 or Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care T Level in Health GSCE or equivalent - maths and english Experience Essential Experience as Health Care Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting Desirable Previous experience of working within relevant specialty Person Specification Education Essential Care Certificate Desirable QCF level 2 or Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care T Level in Health GSCE or equivalent - maths and english Experience Essential Experience as Health Care Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting Desirable Previous experience of working within relevant specialty 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)