Healthcare Assistant

HCRG Care Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bristol is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for its John Stacey Ward at Paulton Memorial Hospital. Responsibilities include providing compassionate care, supporting treatment, and enhancing patient involvement. Ideal candidates will have a good education and a Care Certificate (or willingness to achieve). Flexibility in hours is offered, with a salary of £23,875 and associated benefits.

Benefits

Access to group pension

Free tea and coffee

Discounts on everyday purchases through My Reward Hub

Qualifications

• Experience of working under supervision.
• Ability to recognize own limitations.
• Driven to achieve and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Support daily care and treatment under guidance.
• Encourage patient and carer involvement.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Physical handling skills

Education

Good general education

Care Certificate (or willingness to achieve)

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen to join us as a Healthcare Assistant on our John Stacey Ward at Paulton Memorial Hospital, Bristol. You will join a welcoming multidisciplinary team on our John Stacey ward, where our services run 7 days per week.

We have the opportunity to offer full time and part time positions to help with the flexibility of hours to suit you! We provide general medical and stroke rehabilitation for those stepping down from the acute trusts; as well as supporting our primary care colleagues with admission avoidance and stepping up from the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with individual care plans.
• Support daily care and treatment under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
• Encourage patient and carer involvement in decision-making.
• Promote patient independence and dignity at all times.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.
• Ensure clear, respectful communication, including support for language or hearing barriers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient needs and preferences.
• Practice effective infection control and contribute to a safe care environment.
• Assist in clinics (e.g. dressing, fracture) and carry out delegated tasks confidently.
• Support junior staff and seek guidance from registered staff when needed.
• Perform select administrative duties as required.
• Obtain appropriate consent and provide or request a chaperone when needed.
• Uphold policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times.

Essential Requirements:

• Good general education.
• Care Certificate - or willingness to achieve.
• Experience of working under supervision.
• Experience of supporting other workers.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Delivering patient focused care.
• Ability to recognise own limitations.
• Typing/data inputting skills.
• Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids.
• Undertake specific nursing/therapy skills.
• Driven to achieve.
• Self-motivated.
• Good time management

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience of the NHS.
• Experience of work in an acute or urgent health care setting
• Basic wound care knowledge and skills

We offer a range of benefits, including £23,875.00 with access to our group pension, free tea and coffee at your base location, and membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, and we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

Please note that sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.