Healthcare Assistant

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Cirencester seeks a Health Care Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves delivering compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities, and recording observations. Ideal for candidates starting their career or experienced carers looking to enhance their skills. Shift patterns vary, making this an excellent entry point into a nursing career.

Qualifications

• Open to candidates starting their career in a nursing environment.
• Suitable for experienced carers seeking to broaden clinical knowledge.
• Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of care and services to patients.
• Provide safe and compassionate care under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Observation skills

Job description

Overview

Here at Cirencester Hospital we deliver the highest standards of care to our patients. We have vacancies in our mixed sex inpatient ward. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic close-knit team that delivers rehabilitation and subacute care within a Community Hospital Setting. You will be an integral part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, supporting and facilitating the care needs for the inpatients in a purpose built hospital in the picturesque town of Cirencester. This post is open to candidates who are looking to start their career in a nursing environment with no previous experience or alternatively the more experienced carer looking for a change to further their clinical knowledge and skills. This role is an ideal opportunity to develop a career within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment and can be used as a stepping stone to gain experience prior to commencing or alongside training in Nursing, Midwifery or Paramedic Science.

Hours per week vary. The role will require shift work. Examples of the shift patterns include:

• Early Shift: 07:15 - 15:15
• Late Shift: 13:15 - 21:15
• Night Shift: 20:45 - 07:45

We welcome potential candidates to come for a look around and get a feel for what we do by prior arrangement.

Responsibilities

• As a Health Care Assistant / Support Worker, participate in and assist with the delivery of care and services to patients.
• Provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard under the supervision of registered nurses.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including personal care and nutritional and dietary support.
• Take and record observations and undertake additional supportive tasks as directed by a registered nurse (e.g., venepuncture, catheter care, ECG recording).

Qualifications & Experience

• Open to candidates starting their career in a nursing environment with no previous experience.
• Also suitable for more experienced carers seeking to broaden clinical knowledge and skills.
• A willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment.

About the Organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce across multiple sites and services, committed to creating a welcoming workplace culture that values civility, inclusivity and diversity, with a sense of belonging and trust. We prioritise staff engagement through annual and pulse surveys.