Healthcare Assistant (Neurology) - Internal Only

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Healthcare Assistant (Neurology) - Internal Only

Our neuro- rehabilitation Ward is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking health care assistant to join our friendly, dynamic teams contributing to the effective quality care of our patients.

N R U is a 10 bedded area, specializing in neuro-rehabilitation following stroke, head injury, some poly trauma cases, and different neurological conditions.

We are a forward thinking team with a strong commitment to your development.

You will assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of gold standard care for our patients.

N R U is a dedicated space providing specialist tailored rehabilitation through multi-professional personalized rehabilitation programs.

The role offers opportunities to build a therapeutic & professional partnerships with the patient & their significant others.

We are looking to recruit motivated staff with a desire to develop a career within the acute care environment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

Caring for patients providing a high standard of personal care.

Excellent communication skills required due to the nature of the patients on our ward.

About us

The post holder will provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

Acting always in the patient's best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity at all times.

Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Date posted

03 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6412118NCG

Job locations

West Berkshire Community Hospital

Rookes Way

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

No formal education required but will consider GCSE Including Maths and English

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care OR Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting

Person Specification

Education

Essential

No formal education required but will consider GCSE Including Maths and English

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care OR Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.