Healthcare Assistant - Shrewsbury/Telford
The closing date is 06 June 2025
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Healthcare Assistant to join our amazing team on Ward 8 Head and Neck at the Princess Royal Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, kind, caring and compassionate individual to support with the high standard of care delivered on the ward.
A flexible nature is required and previous healthcare experience would be desirable, however this is not essential.
The ward includes a 14 bedded inpatient area with the addition of a treatment room.
Ward 8 is primarily a Head and Neck ward specialising in ENT and Maxillofacial, supporting a range of surgical patients both pre and post operatively in addition to providing emergency and trauma care.
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
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
223-HCH-339
Job locations
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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