Healthcare Assistant Weymouth, England
Job description
Are you a caring and compassionate person who would like the opportunity to work for the NHS?
Previous experience is preferred but not essential, just a genuine passion to provide the best possible care for our patients.
This role involves providing nursing care for a wide variety of patients on Radipole Ward, we care for a range of needs including end-of-life care; rehabilitation and frailty.
We work very closely with our doctors and community teams.
We have a mixture of day and night shifts and staff will be given opportunities and support to develop their skills clinically and professionally. Come and join our amazing team.
Employment in this post requires a Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
The role of the Healthcare Assistant involves dealing with personal care for patients and assisting in their daily activities. The therapy team are also active within the ward to enable proactive rehabilitation of patients.
You will:
Assist registered nursing staff in providing high-quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives, and carers.
Assist registered nurses with end of life care in line with the gold standard framework
Assist the multidisciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge.
Participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please [email protected] access the support.
