Healthcare Assistant - Burghfield Ward

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

Healthcare Assistant - Burghfield Ward

Burghfield Ward is an acute medical ward for older patients. The ward's goal is to enable each patient to become as independent and self-caring as possible.

The ward has 28 beds and is single-sex for female patients only. There are several side rooms which are allocated based on clinical need - and in exceptional circumstances may be used for male patients.

Please note: we arenotable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is keen to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people to join our hospital as Healthcare Assistant.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in starting a career in healthcare and would like to gain highly sought after NHS experience in the areas of an acute hospital setting. A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.

The post holder will provide high quality essential care to patients under the 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.
Undertake specific clinical skills relevant to clinical area following training and assessment of competence e.g. performing venepuncture, cannulation and escorting patients.
Provides enhanced levels of care to patients requiring additional supervision and support to ensure their personal safety and wellbeing needs are met.
Provide supervision and guidance to junior/less-experienced staff.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

Our values:

Compassionate
Aspirational
Resourceful
Excellent

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

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

Please note: we arenotable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7167041NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

The relevant job description will depend on the entry pathway you are following. Please refer to the attached job descriptions for more detailed information based on your chosen pathway.

Please note we are currently recruiting candidates who are able to work full time (37.5hours per week) on a rota basis, 7 days a week (including bank holidays) on day and night shifts.

(Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The relevant job description will depend on the entry pathway you are following. Please refer to the attached job descriptions for more detailed information based on your chosen pathway.

Please note we are currently recruiting candidates who are able to work full time (37.5hours per week) on a rota basis, 7 days a week (including bank holidays) on day and night shifts.

(Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role)

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Able to evidence a general level of education
Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication.

Desirable

QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care.
Care Certificate
T Level in Health

Experience

Essential

Reliable work / study record.

Desirable

Previous care experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers
Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team
Demonstrates excellent understanding of personal accountability and role boundaries

Other

Essential

Information technology literate
Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Able to evidence a general level of education
Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication.

Desirable

QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care.
Care Certificate
T Level in Health

Experience

Essential

Reliable work / study record.

Desirable

Previous care experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers
Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team
Demonstrates excellent understanding of personal accountability and role boundaries

Other

Essential

Information technology literate
Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern

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.