Healthcare Assistant

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading seeks motivated individuals for a full-time role in patient care. Candidates should have prior care experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This role offers 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays. Benefits include flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, and an NHS pension scheme. The Trust emphasizes a supportive work environment focused on staff well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Money Advice Service

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

On-site nursery

Educational library services

Cycle to work scheme

Bus to work scheme

Health Service discounts

Qualifications

• Previous care experience, demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrates the ability to place the patient at the centre of care.
• Information technology literate; evidence of a general level of education; Care Certificate.

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

Care experience

Clear communication

Patient-centered care

IT literacy

Education

QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

T Level in Health

Job description

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: "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

We are proud of our recent CQC rating and are committed to compassionate, aspirational, resourceful and excellent care for our patients and their families. We value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust and encourage you to highlight achievements and strengths that align with the job requirements.

Please note that AI-generated content is discouraged as it may lack personal detail and relevance.

Responsibilities

• 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 the clinical area following training and assessment of competence (e.g., venepuncture, cannulation, and escorting patients).
• Provide enhanced levels of care to patients requiring additional supervision and support to meet personal safety and wellbeing needs.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior/less-experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience, demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrates the ability to place the patient at the centre of care.
• Information technology literate; evidence of a general level of education; Care Certificate.
• QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care.
• T Level in Health.

Role details

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who wish to start a career in healthcare and gain NHS experience in an acute hospital setting. A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential. The post is full time (37.5 hours per week) on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays, day and night shifts. We are an approved sponsoring organisation; however, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. Review the list of eligible roles on the government website.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities with emphasis on work-life balance
• Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service length
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• On-site nursery (RBH)
• Educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme and secure cycle storage
• Bus to work scheme; excellent rail and bus links
• Health Service discounts

Additional information

All new appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of core NHS Employment Checks. Information disclosed in your application will be checked; inaccurate information may lead to withdrawal of an offer. A 6-month probationary period applies to new appointments (except executive positions). The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early due to high response levels. The Trust is smoke-free; smoking is not permitted on any Trust sites.