Job summary We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to support Ward 36 - Recovery and Rehabilitation Unit.The ward is busy and you will need to be able to work under pressure at times.
You will work within the established nursing team on Ward 36 alongside registered nurses, healthcare assistants and therapy staff providing care to patients on the ward.Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job Promotes a 'can do' attitude and determination to develop and sustain a dynamic and responsive clinical and administrative support service within a Community Hospital / Community Team setting which delivers best practice.Promote and enhance the health and wellbeing of patients.Promote and improve the patient experience / journey.Empower patients and promote patient shared/self-care where appropriate.To observe the general behaviour, ability and response of patients/clients and to record the information and report to qualified staff as and when required.
To deal appropriately with interruptions, unpredictable events and behaviours.
About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too.
These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve.
Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work.
It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification Training and Qualification Essential GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent ( Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support OR Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care OR Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF) Successful completion of the 15 Care certificate modules and practical competency assessment, within required timescales GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics ( Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) Experience Essential Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting Experience of time management and prioritising work Knowledge Essential Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal Ability to complete appropriate documentation accurately IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills Be able to work as a member of a team Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames