Healthcare Assistant - Shrewsbury / Telford
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Job summary
**This is for permanent roles only (full and part time hours). Please do not apply if you are looking for Bank only.**
** Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship **
RECRUITMENT EVENT - SATURDAY 1st FEBRUARYDiscover a new and fulfilling career opportunity at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where every day brings new challenges and rewards!
We are currently looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our teams at both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We are recruiting across a variety of wards and specialties. Both full and part time positions are available.
If you are shortlisted for this post, we would like to invite you to our next recruitment event on Saturday 1st February in Shrewsbury. On the day you'll get to meet our ward managers, find out more about life at SaTH and have your interview.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the ward/department team delivering excellent patient care.
- Monitoring patients and performing basic health check
- Serving meals and helping to feed patients
- Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:
- Bathing/washing
- Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
- Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:
- Encouraging continence
- Emptying urinary catheter bags
- Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
- Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Benefits of joining the NHS include:
- Flexible working patterns
- Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Competitive and transparent pay structure
- Blue Light discounts
- Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave
We will offer a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.
Details
Date posted
09 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
223-HCA-311
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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