Healthcare Assistant - Burghfield Ward

The Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Healthcare Assistants. This role offers the opportunity to gain invaluable NHS experience in an acute hospital setting, where you will provide essential care to patients under the supervision of registered practitioners. The ideal candidates will possess a caring nature, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Join a compassionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality care and make a positive impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with an interest in healthcare.
• Ability to provide compassionate care under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality essential care to patients.
• Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times.
• Alert practitioners to any changes in patient welfare.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Willingness to Learn

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Burghfield Ward is an acute medical ward for older patients. The ward's goal is to enable each patient to become as independent and self-caring as possible.

The ward has 28 beds and is single-sex for female patients only. There are several side rooms which are allocated based on clinical need - and in exceptional circumstances may be used for male patients.

Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is keen to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people to join our hospital as Healthcare Assistant.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in starting a career in healthcare and would like to gain highly sought after NHS experience in the areas of an acute hospital setting. A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.

The Post Holder Will Provide High Quality Essential Care To Patients Under The Supervision Of a Registered Practitioner In a Caring, Compassionate And Sensitive Manner

• 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.
  
  

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

Our Values

• Compassionate
• Aspirational
• Resourceful
• Excellent
  
  

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.

Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sharon Hawkins Job title: Sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0118 322 7608