Healthcare Assistant Reading, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Oakwood Unit for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic band 2 Health care assistant post for full time (37.5hrs)
Oakwood is a nurse led community inpatient hospital with 24 beds. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, Nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Multi Therapy assistants.
The role will be based in the Oakwood inpatient community hospital which aims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated staff, who can provide effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. To ensure patient safety is always maintained. Fulfil the role of a Healthcare Assistant using a Competency Tool applicable to this role.
We offer a supportive environment for personal and professional development supported by qualified staff.
The Trust core values of delivering compassionate excellence are integral to the Service.
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values and meet the criteria for the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the unit at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
- To work within a team supporting and assisting qualified staff in the implementation of patient care (to include personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, moving and handling, mobilising, making beds, serving meals and feeding patients)
- To adhere to patients individualised care plans as prescribed by the qualified staff and other multi-professional team members (e.g. Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians, Doctors etc.)
- To relay and record any messages. Information regarding individual patients or other ward issues, whether taken in writing or verbally, to the appropriate clinician.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, including those with challenging behaviour, those with communication difficulties and those whose first language is not English.
- To promote effective relationships between the ward and its users
- English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)
- Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.
- Good communication skills both verbally and written.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions.
AfC Salary ranging from £22,383per annum.
Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
Work Pattern Early shift 0700-1500, Late shift 1300-2100, Night shift 2015-0715 or long day 0700-2030.
Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
Advanced IT enablement and support
Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
And so much more
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
