Healthcare Assistant

UDML College of Engineering, JECRC Founadation, Jaipur; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Reading seeks compassionate care staff to join their team. Responsibilities include acting in patients' best interests and providing tailored support. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and a background in care. The organization offers generous benefits such as flexible working hours, a comprehensive leave policy, and an NHS pension scheme. Join us to make a difference in the lives of patients and be part of a committed team.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave - 27 days plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable.
• Able to evidence a general level of education.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Acting always in the patient's best interests.
• Protecting and maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.
• Providing individualized care for diverse patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Information technology literacy

Education

General level of education

Care Certificate

QCF level 3 in Health

TLevel in Health

Job description

Job Overview

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us.

Main Duties

• Acting always in the patient's best interests.
• Protecting and maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity at all times.
• Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.
• Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.
• Undertake specific clinical skills relevant to clinical area following training and assessment of competence e.g. performing venepuncture, cannulation and escorting patients.
• Provides enhanced levels of care to patients requiring additional supervision and support to ensure their personal safety and wellbeing needs are met.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior/less-experienced staff.

Person Specification

Experience

• Desirable criteria: Previous care experience.

Skills

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrates the ability to place the patient at the centre of care.
• Information technology literate.

Education

• Essential criteria: Able to evidence a general level of education.

• Desirable criteria: Care Certificate, QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care, TLevel in Health.

Our Values

• Compassionate
• Aspirational
• Resourceful
• Excellent

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance.
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Money Advice Service.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• On-site nursery (based at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles.
• Bus to work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

Contact Information

Name: Sydney Cavannagh
Job title: Recruitment Team Leader
Email: (no email provided)
Telephone: [phone]