Job summary
Sheldon Ward is a 19 bedded medical ward specialising in rehabilitation and rheumatology
We are looking for enthusiastic healthcare assistants to join our established ward team. Someone who is passionate about providing outstanding care for our patients.
Full and part-time hours considered.
We are dementia friendly on Sheldon, with our lovely Poppy Lounge to enable patients to relax and reminisce. We have an activities co-ordinator on our team and a discharge co-ordinator to support with our complex discharges
Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted
Main duties of the job
- Under the direct/indirect supervision of trained staff, be able to use own initiative and be able to assist patients in all activities of daily living within own level of competence.
- Assist patients to maintain and improve their mobility to their full potential. Assist with dressing, promoting independence as much as possible within the boundaries of the patient's functional ability.
- Provide patient care, which may require the use of physical effort to roll, manoeuvre and stand patients. The use of manual handling equipment and training is essential, to reduce physical strain and maintain safety of the patient. Annual manual handling training is mandatory.
- Assist other team members to maintain the skin integrity of all patients and have a working knowledge of all aids that are available to support this practice.
- Provide a safe and clean environment for patients by having and demonstrating a working knowledge of all Health and Safety issues.
- Assist patients to select meals. Have a working knowledge of available supplementary foods, which may be prescribed. Provide assistance and monitoring with eating and drinking as required, whilst still attempting to promote patients' independence.
- To have a basic understanding in the safe use of wheelchairs, commodes and other equipment used on the unit
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- .Ensure due regard is given to the customs, culture, values and spiritual beliefs of the patient, family, carers and staff. To uphold the Trust's Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Basic life support skills are essential, and will be updated at least yearly.
- Ability to call help and support staff in the event of an emergency.
- Be accountable for own practice, and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- Attend yearly statutory training to ensure adherence to Trust policy and current legislation.
- Attend relevant in house training sessions which is pertinent to own clinical practice, to enhance knowledge and skill, maintaining competencies.
- Maintain personal training records.
- Participate in a yearly appraisal, setting personal objectives for own professional development plan.
- To assist in the creation of a good working atmosphere.
- To work effectively as a team member within the department.
- Maintains a working environment that enhances and promotes the health and safety of patients and staff and all visitors to the area19.
- Maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, relatives and staff, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- .Ensure due regard is given to the customs, culture, values and spiritual beliefs of the patient, family, carers and staff. To uphold the Trust's Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Basic life support skills are essential, and will be updated at least yearly.
- Ability to call help and support staff in the event of an emergency.
- Be accountable for own practice, and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- Attend yearly statutory training to ensure adherence to Trust policy and current legislation.
- Attend relevant in house training sessions which is pertinent to own clinical practice, to enhance knowledge and skill, maintaining competencies.
- Maintain personal training records.
- Participate in a yearly appraisal, setting personal objectives for own professional development plan.
- To assist in the creation of a good working atmosphere.
- To work effectively as a team member within the department.
- Maintains a working environment that enhances and promotes the health and safety of patients and staff and all visitors to the area19.
- Maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, relatives and staff, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Have a care certificate or be prepared to undertake this training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a caring environment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Patient centred focus and approach to work
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Have good level of oral communication skills
Knowledge (including specialist or technical knowledge required)
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of Medical and Elderly Care Issues
- An understanding of the importance of family centred care
- Maintaining professional development
Desirable
Personal Qualities & Trust Values
Essential
- To exemplify the Trust Values: Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs Professional - apply high professional standards to your role Respect - for patients and each other
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Have a care certificate or be prepared to undertake this training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a caring environment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Patient centred focus and approach to work
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Have good level of oral communication skills
Knowledge (including specialist or technical knowledge required)
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of Medical and Elderly Care Issues
- An understanding of the importance of family centred care
- Maintaining professional development
Desirable
Personal Qualities & Trust Values
Essential
- To exemplify the Trust Values: Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs Professional - apply high professional standards to your role Respect - for patients and each other
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
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Tympath lane
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
