Clinical Support -

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking full and part-time Healthcare Assistants to join the Acute Medicine team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The role involves supporting Registered Nurses and providing compassionate patient care in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications are necessary, and successful candidates will participate in a comprehensive induction programme, preparing them for various healthcare tasks within a stimulating clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate individuals required.
• Ability to deliver patient-focused care in a challenging environment.
• Willingness to undergo Numeracy and Literacy assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Registered Nurses in delivering healthcare.
• Maintain suitable environment for patient care.
• Assist in the assessment and treatment of patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

Relevant healthcare qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for full and part time Healthcare Assistants to join the team in Acute Medicine at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The positions are based on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AAU).

AMU and AAU are fast-paced environments, in which patients are assessed and treated for a variety of medical conditions before being sent home or on to a specialist ward.

We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment.

We will complete a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive clinical environment with many opportunities for learning and development.

Please note if you don't hold the relevant qualifications as detailed in the person specification, there will be a requirement to sit our simple in house Numeracy and Literacy assessments

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide support and assist Registered Nurses delivering all aspects of health care directly to patients, within defined levels of competence and practice.

This will include assisting in maintaining a suitable environment in which to deliver that care.

Working for your organisation

The Acute Floor the Acute Medical unit (AMU), Acute Medical Assessment (AAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) which is a seated area for patients who are referred requiring a medical assessment but may go home the same day.

AMU/AMA and SDEC is a fast-paced environment, in which patients are assessed and treated for a variety of medical conditions before being sent home or on to a specialist ward.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Carol Griffiths - Ward Manager
[e-mail]
01743 261000 ext1559