Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - Day Surgery Ward

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual Leave

Staff Discounts

Onsite Facilities

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Day Surgery Ward nursing team. You will be a primary point of contact for many patients, assisting with feeding, dressing and personal hygiene, and collaborating with the nursing team to deliver compassionate, effective care.

We are looking for individuals with genuine empathy, excellent communication and a reliable work ethic. This role offers NHS benefits including the Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and organise work.
• Reliable and strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of respecting individuality and diversity of patients, carers, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient care, including feeding, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Providing emotional support and companionship to patients.
• Collaborating with the nursing team to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Caring & compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Follow instructions

Reliability

Empathy

Education

NVQ in Health or Health and Social Care Level 2

Grade C in Numeracy & Literacy

Job description

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Day Surgery Ward nursing team. You will be a primary point of contact for many patients, assisting with feeding, dressing and personal hygiene, and collaborating with the nursing team to deliver compassionate, effective care.

We are looking for individuals with genuine empathy, excellent communication and a reliable work ethic. This role offers NHS benefits including the Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff