Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant (Day Surgery Unit) - WBCH Thatcham

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Job summary

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Day Surgery Unit) - WBCH Thatcham

PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH), London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS.

The Day Surgery Unit is looking for a new member to join our team.

We need a keen and interested person to work with us within the theatre and endoscopy environment - training will be offered in all areas.

As part of the induction process, all new Healthcare Assistants will be supported to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate (attached document refers) developed by Health Education England, Skills for Health and Skills for Care (2015).

This fantastic opportunity will allow you to gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge you develop within the first 12 weeks of employment within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The position of the Healthcare Assistant is to ensure that service user's needs are met and to assist the team in maintaining high standards of care delivery.

You will be working within the operating theatre and Endoscopy environment assisting the scrub and endoscopy teams.

You should have a desire to provide compassionate support and care, and have good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post.

If you would like to be part of our team and help us deliver the best care to patients, we want to hear from you!

About us

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our CARE values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Date posted

13 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,816 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6618539PCG

Job locations

West Berkshire Community Hospital

London Road, Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 patients best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patients 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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 patients best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patients 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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication

Desirable

Currently working as a HCA
Completed Care Certificate
Completed NVQ level 2/3

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience within a theatre environment is desirable but training could be provided for a suitable candidate with demonstrable experience in hospital setting
Previous experience within a hospital/care setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication

Desirable

Currently working as a HCA
Completed Care Certificate
Completed NVQ level 2/3

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience within a theatre environment is desirable but training could be provided for a suitable candidate with demonstrable experience in hospital setting
Previous experience within a hospital/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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital

London Road, Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital

London Road, Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)