Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medicine

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking Healthcare Assistants for the Acute Medicine team at The Princess Royal Hospital. You will provide patient-focused care, collaborate with medical staff, and assist with clinical tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be willing to undertake assessments if necessary. This position offers a comprehensive induction and supportive clinical environment with learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Willingness to complete in-house assessments if qualifications are not held.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused care in a fast-paced acute medicine environment.
• Deliver compassionate care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with basic clinical tasks and participate in training.
• Contribute to a supportive clinical environment.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Effective communication

High-quality observation

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join the team in Acute Medicine at The Princess Royal Hospital. The Acute floor consists of an Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Medical Assessment (AMA) 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. If you think you can help us achieve our goal of being the safest and kindest ward at The Princess Royal Hospital NHS Trust, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused care in a fast-paced acute medicine environment, supporting medical staff and ensuring patient safety and dignity.
• Deliver compassionate care, effective communication and high-quality observation as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with basic clinical tasks as directed and participate in induction and ongoing training.
• Contribute to a stimulating and supportive clinical environment with opportunities for learning and development.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Requisite qualifications as detailed in the person specification.
• Where qualifications are not held, be prepared to complete the simple in-house Numeracy and Literacy assessments.

Working for our organisation

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.