Healthcare Assistant
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Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you have experience working in a healthcare environment and a keen interest in cardiology? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) to join our dynamic team on the Cardiology Ward 2a Wycombe General Hospital
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clinical teams in the delivery of exceptional care to patients with cardiovascular conditions. You will work closely with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of patients during their time on the ward.
About You:- Experience in a healthcare environment, ideally within a hospital setting.
- A genuine interest in working in cardiology or with patients with heart conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic team.
- A caring and compassionate attitude towards patients.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
- An understanding of basic life support or willingness to undergo training
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in delivering patient care under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes to the nursing team.
- Support patients with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and eating.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, ensuring infection control measures are followed.
- Provide emotional and practical support to patients and their families.
- Assist with the administration of medications as directed by nursing staff.
- Record patient information accurately and assist in maintaining patient records.
- Ensure patient dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-IM6979933
Job locations
Respiratory Support Unit (RSU) and Respiratory ward
Stoke Mandeville
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Respiratory Support Unit (RSU) and Respiratory ward
Stoke Mandeville
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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