Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medicine

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Telford is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to provide patient-focused care. The role includes assisting in a fast-paced environment and requires strong communication and observation skills. Relevant qualifications are necessary. Comprehensive induction provided to ensure preparedness for the role.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Supportive clinical environment

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient-focused care in challenging environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients.
• Willingness to complete in-house assessments if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare professionals with patient care.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Compassionate care

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Job Overview

We have full and part time positions available at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment.

We will complete a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive clinical environment with many opportunities for learning and development.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join the team in Acute Medicine at The Princess Royal Hospital.

The Acute floor consists of a Acute Medical Unit (AMU) , Acute Medical Assessment (AMA) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) which is a seated area for patients who are referred requiring a medical assessment but may go home the same day. AMU/AMA and SDEC is a fast-paced environment, in which patients are assessed and treated for a variety of medical conditions before being sent home or on to a specialist ward.

If you think you can help us achieve our goal of being the safest and kindest ward at The Princess Royal Hospital NHS Trust, we would like to hear from you.

Important Note: Please note if you don't hold the relevant qualifications as detailed in the person specification, there will be a requirement to sit our simple in house Numeracy and Literacy assessments

Working for our organisation

We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment.

We will complete a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive clinical environment with many opportunities for learning and development.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.