Healthcare Assistants - Newington Ward United Kingdom
Job description
Conquest Hospital
Health Care Assistants – Band 2
Newington Ward
Full time 37.5 hours - Internal rotation
Permanent plusUp to 12 months Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity
Reference:
Newington Ward is a busy, Acute medical admissions unit for over 75 year old frail patients.
We are a 28 bedded unit with a multi-disciplinary team working to assess, treat and discharge patients within 5-9days we are looking for Health care Assistants to join our Team,
The Health Care Assistant (Band 2) is a member of the care team who will support Registered Practitioner in the delivery of routine patient care. The Health Care Assistant will undertake a broad range of care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Hospital experience is desirable but not essential. A minimum of NVQ2 two in health and social care or the equivalent. This post is to cover Maternity leave Fixed Term or secondment opportunity up to 12 months.
We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the ward and are committed to professional development of all staff. Team working is an integral part of this ward with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
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If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
