Healthcare Assistant London, England
Job description
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Outstanding Outpatient Department Team at Homerton. We were rated outstanding by CQC in 2020 and are proud of the standards we maintain across our services.
Our Outpatient Department team consists of a strong nursing and clinical ethos around patient centered care, safety and teamwork.
You will be a motivated, enthusiastic individual who will have the opportunity to become part of a supportive and friendly team who focus on delivering high quality individual care in an exciting, but demanding environment.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working as part of a team.
You should have experience of caring for others in a health or social work capacity, and possess good verbal and written communication skills. An NVQ qualification is desirable (however a willingness to undertake further study is essential).
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
***Closing date is indicative only and this vacancy will close without notice when sufficient applications have been received. Interested candidates are advised to complete and submit their application forms as soon as possible. ***
You will assist with patient hygiene needs, toileting, nutritional intake, assisting patients with their mobility and physical comfort and monitoring and recording vital signs.
You will work closely with the doctors to support the clinic which will require of you set up and clear at the end of clinics. You will support the team to provide a high standard of nursing care and customer focus to improve the patient experience.
***Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for sponsorship***
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organization serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.”
