Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant Birmingham, England

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Full Time Birmingham, England 22383 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

HCA for Ophthalmology Inpatients & Day Surgery Unit at Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre

We are looking for motivated and committed people who want to provide the highest standard of care whilst ensuring patients are treated with dignity, compassion and respect as a Health Care Assistant (HCA). The post is for 23hrs (2 long days).

We are seeking to appoint 1 individual who is motivated and dynamic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse you will undertake agreed duties demonstrating the level of competence and professionalism required as a participating team member to deliver high quality care.

This is an interesting time to be in Ophthalmology and this post comprises of an inpatient ward, day surgery unit and a nurse led procedure unit. This post offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to perform with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, with the aim of providing effective patient care and recovery.

If you believe you are able to meet these essential requirements, we would be very happy to consider your application.

You will be required to hold a Care Certificate/NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care.

if you are successful in obtaining this post there will be an opportunity to progress to become a Senior Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) when specific competencies are met.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
1. Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Health Care Assistant
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
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1946
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