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To assist in the provision of nursing care (psychological, spiritual, sociological and physical), to patients in hospital as a member of the proactive nursing team.

Direct care will be delivered to patients suffering a range of problems including: stroke & neurology, dementia/confusion, falls/fractures, heart and respiratory conditions as well as palliative and terminal care.

To have the ability to recognise and report any changes in a patient’s condition and needs.

Not enough experience but still want to join EPUT as a Health Care Assistant?

We have a solution for you.

If you have been successful at the interview stage, but do not have enough experience for this role, you may be offered a position as a Band 2 Heath Care Assistant Apprentice. As part of the Band 2 HCA role you will be enrolled onto the Apprenticeship scheme, providing you with the opportunity to earn as you learn. This role enables you to gain valuable experience on the wards/community settings whilst working towards gaining your Care Certificate and naturally progressing into the guaranteed Band 3 HCA role.

• To involve patients and their carers/relatives in delivery of patient care.
• To assist patients with their personal care, this will involve helping the patient to wash, dress and use the toilet.
• To monitor the patients’ dietary and fluid intake, this will include the use of special diets and modified fluids.
• To provide escorts for patients and undertake transfer of patients as directed.
• To assist patients with their rehabilitation programme, to work with our therapy team to help patients reach their goals and full potential in preparation for discharge.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

For further job description and main responsibilities please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.