Healthcare Assistant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for applicants to provide compassionate care in stroke rehabilitation. Successful candidates will assist nursing staff and ensure patient dignity throughout their recovery journey. Ideal for those seeking a rewarding role in patient care with flexible working hours and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts. Enjoy the beautiful Somerset countryside while working in a supportive team.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

Free parking

NHS exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for stroke patients is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to promote a safe environment within the recovery centre.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse with all aspects of patient care.
• Provide general nursing care ensuring dignity and respect.
• Work on an internal shift rotation across days and nights.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Patient-centered approach

Job description

Williton offers specialist Stroke rehabilitation beds with the goal of re-enabling our patients to live their best life at home with the support they need to maintain this. For those that can't go home, we facilitate discharge to an appropriate care setting & continue our focus to maintain as much independence as possible. In addition, Meadow Ward offers End of Life care in our beautiful Grace's Room., Successful applicants will work alongside the registered nurse and assist with all aspects of patient care, from admission through to discharge, using a computerised record keeping system. You will provide general nursing care, ensuring all patients are treated with dignity and respect. You will be able to promote a safe environment within the recovery centre and have the ability to work as part of a team. Previous stroke experience is desirable though not essential as training will be provided where needed.

Are you looking for a new challenge & would like to join a team dedicated to making a difference? Are you passionate about providing high standard patient-centered, compassionate care ? Do you have experience in caring for stroke patients? Then come and work with us!

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

There is the requirement to work flexibly on an internal shift rotation, working both days and nights over a seven-day period, including bank holidays. In return you will receive enhanced payments for working unsocial hours, a generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme and free parking.