Healthcare Assistant B2

NHS; Godalming; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking passionate individuals to provide compassionate care in the Frailty sector at Milford Hospital. The position requires teamwork and adaptability whilst offering a supportive working environment with comprehensive training, including a three-week induction program. Candidates should have good communication and observation skills, and previous experience in healthcare is desirable. This role aims to deliver high-quality patient care while promoting dignity and respect.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Transport arrangement for nearby residents

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a patient contact position is desirable.
• Must demonstrate adaptability to different clinical situations.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of high-quality care to patients under supervision.
• Demonstrate nursing skills to meet patient needs.
• Provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Adaptable and engaged in teamwork

Observation skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent work experience

Job description

Do you have a passion working within the Frailty sector?

We are looking to employ enthusiastic caring and compassionate individuals to join our team in our very unique community hospital based in Milford, Surrey.

Milford Hospital is a 34 bed acute frailty unit, it has two wards, Holly and Oak.

You should have good communication and observation skills and be adaptable and engaged in teamwork to provide excellent care to a wide variety of patients with various illnesses. You should be highly motivated, well organised and be able to adapt to different clinical situations. Previous caring experience is desirable.

We offer a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development supported by our designated practice development sisters.

We would like you to be part of our Frailty Academy and provide tier 1 and tier 2 training.

Each successful candidate is given a full Trust Induction and a three week innovative and interactive induction to the role with mentor support.

The RSFT is a National Care Certificate awarding organisation and supports applications to further careers in caring.

Please note you will have to attend a 3 week induction and training programme unless you can demonstrate you have previous healthcare experience at interview - once training is complete, you will receive your Care Certificate.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the Multi-disciplinary Team.

Demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

To provide nursing care under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse. To assist with administration and non-nursing duties at the discretion of the Ward Sister.

Due to Milford Hospitals isolated location, transport to and from shift can be arranged for those living in the Guildford area. We also offer free parking onsite.

Please be advised that there is currently no sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Previous experience in patient contact position
• Knowledge of acute hospital setting

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,768 a yearPer annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement