Healthcare Assistant

Dorset Healthcare; Long Cross; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Long Cross seeks compassionate Healthcare Assistants who are committed to delivering high-quality care. Candidates should possess excellent clinical and communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset. This role involves planning and delivering care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient dignity and safety while promoting health. Opportunities for professional development are highlighted in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for career development

Inclusive workplace culture

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant is preferred.
• Must undergo Enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned care working with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Support and guide less experienced staff and learners.
• Manage a group of patients with indirect supervision from a Registered Nurse.
• Contribute to ongoing assessment and planning of patient care.
• Promote health and prevent illness in service users.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered approach

Job description

Are you patient-centred, committed to delivering high quality care, have excellent clinical and communication skills, a 'can do' attitude and a desire to be the best?
Shaston ward is a 15 bedded ward who are seeking Healthcare Assistant, who are motivated to make a real difference with a caring and compassionate attitude, have excellent team-working skills, communication, and assessment skills.

Shaston ward provides rehabilitation and end of life care within our thriving community hospital. We are looking to recruit Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who have a keen interest in rehabilitation/Frailty and End of Life Care. We are a forward thinking supportive multidisciplinary team. It is a very exciting time on Shaston ward with the development of many services, at Dorset HealthCare we offer plenty of opportunities to develop your caring skills and provide development opportunities., Provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice always considering patients privacy, dignity and safety.

Responsibilities

• To deliver planned care to a group of patients working alongside the multi-disciplinary team and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed.
• Manage a defined group of patients/service users under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence based/client centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently.
• Contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient/service user care, and escal ...
• Promote health and prevent ill health in service users, contributing to integrated care.
• To plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, within the limitations of the Healthcare Assistant role.
• Undertake delegated clinical skills within their scope of practice having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to local and national guidance.

Requirements

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wider range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.