Healthcare Assistant – Huntingdon
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Job summary
Are you considering career opportunities in healthcare?
If you have a strong passion for providing compassionate care to patients and a desire to make a positive impact on individuals' lives, pursuing a Healthcare Assistant position may be the ideal choice for you.
You will be responsible for delivering excellent patient care under the supervision of registered practitioners. Daily duties will include providing hands-on personal care (washing, toileting, etc.), monitoring patients' conditions, and where necessary, providing support with eating and drinking. Therefore, you will need to be caring and kind, follow instructions, and have excellent communication and listening skills.
Our teams will work with you to find an area that is suitable for your skills and long-term aspirations. The current opportunities are focused on adult inpatient medical and surgical specialties comprised of mixed-gender wards, as well as acute assessment unit and outpatient clinics.
Starting with an entry-level band 2 Healthcare Assistant role, you will receive comprehensive induction and education programmes to help you naturally progress to a band 3 role after all competencies are met.
A mentor will be assigned to you to support your onboarding and guide you through your daily tasks and responsibilities.
***Please note interviews for this vacancy are held face to face***
Closing Date - 25th September 2024
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be passionate about improving the life of our patients while demonstrating a flexible approach and excellent communication skills. You will show a respectful, caring, and compassionate attitude in your daily duties.
All the roles are permanent and offered on a full-time and part-time basis. Flexible working opportunities would be considered where possible.
Typical shift patterns are as follows:
o Inpatients areas - 07:00 - 19:30 and 19:00 - 07:30, across all seven days of the week (including bank holidays).
o Outpatients' areas - 08:00 - 17:00 or 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday.
Your daily duties will be performed under the kind supervision of our registered staff. The main duties may include:
o Personal care, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort, and safety.
o Help patients move around.
o Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
o Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable clinical environment to live and work in.
o Communicate to patients and their families.
o Manage stock levels for linen and other supplies.
o Contribute to the overall assessment of patients by measuring and recording height, weight, body mass index (BMI).
o Assist with taking specimens from the patient for the ward or laboratory testing.
o Contribute to clear and concise paper and electronic patient documentation.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Details
Date posted
30 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata + enhanced benefits for unsocial working
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
176-C-6398032
Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer's website
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