Healthcare Assistant

CSH Surrey

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast moving Rehabilitation ward based in North West Surrey, Woking Community Hospital.

The ward provides Twenty Four hour care to patients who require rehabilitation and support prior to getting back to their normal environment.

This role offers an opportunity to acquire and develop skills as a healthcare assistant.

The ward works closely with the local Universities to support student nurses and will work with individuals to develop personal and professional growth.

The job requires the individual to work days and nights on a Rota basis.

Please note we do NOT offer UKVI sponsorship, all applicants require right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

To support and assist the ward team members in the provision of a high standard of patient care, including the promotion of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing to the patient.

To be an effective member of the ward Multi Disciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care provision to patients under the supervision and guidance of senior staff members.

The HCA role will work across a twenty four hour/seven day week period within the ward setting to deliver direct personal/nursing care to patients.

To undertake tasks on the ward of a non clinical nature which contribute to the smooth running and general management of the ward

About us

CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys largest and longest established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.

Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.

We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.

Date posted

17 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 a year Inclusive of 5% High Cost Area allowance per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9074-24-0301-2

Job locations

Woking Community Hospital

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication, planning, and analytical skills:

To develop a rapport with patients, which encourages their participation in a manner which promotes dignity, self-esteem and choice.

To employ the use of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding or communication eg. Sight, hearing, language or cognitive impairment.

To communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information or handing over responsibility for care.

To be aware of, and understand, the individuals physical, emotional, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs. These needs would be reflected in how the patient is cared for within the ward setting.

To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of patients physical conditions.

To report back to the MDT and/or senior colleagues any changes or concerns in functional abilities, information gained and feedback from patients.

To maintain legible records of all patient interventions and management, in accordance with the standards set by the organisation.

Recognise and report any situations, behaviour or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.

Be aware of the procedures in place to protect vulnerable adults

Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing.

To undertake direct patient care which includes, but is not restricted to,

The undertaking of clinical observations eg Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respirations

The recording of the observations on a National Early Warning Score chart

Urine Testing

Blood Sugar monitoring

Taking of swabs and specimens

Policy and service developments:

Participate in personal and performance reviews to identify training needs and personal development. Demonstrate on-going continuing professional development.

Attend statutory, mandatory, in-service training and any other training programmes identified as part of your personal development.

Maintain professional behaviour and attitude at all times, and demonstrate excellent customer care skills in line with the CSH Values

Adhere to and be familiar with CSH policies e.g. Uniform, Zero Tolerance etc.

To be aware of, and demonstrate adherence to, CSH policy on infection control and waste disposal. To adhere to the principles of universal precautions in all aspects of patient care.

Complete required CSH competencies, as applicable to role.