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 regional healthcare provider in Greater London seeks full and part-time Healthcare Assistants to join their Acute Medicine team. Candidates should possess strong communication and observation skills and be caring and compassionate. The role involves supporting Registered Nurses and assisting with patient care in a fast-paced environment. Induction training will be provided to prepare for the role, offering opportunities for learning and development.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required for some positions, but relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to work in challenging, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to support and assist Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Registered Nurses with healthcare delivery.
• Maintain a suitable environment for patient care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Compassionate care

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for full and part time Healthcare Assistants to join the team in Acute Medicine at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The positions are based on the Acute Medical Unit (SAMU) and the Acute Medical Assessment (SAMA). SAMU and SAMA are fast-paced environments, in which patients are assessed and treated for a variety of medical conditions before being sent home or on to a specialist ward. 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.

Working for your organisation

The Acute Floor the 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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*

• Support and assist Registered Nurses delivering all aspects of health care directly to patients, within defined levels of competence and practice.
• Assist in maintaining a suitable environment in which to deliver that care.

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