Healthcare Assistant - Chartridge Ward

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Amersham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Amersham is looking for Healthcare Assistants to join Chartridge Ward, providing high-quality nursing care to patients. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for compassionate care towards older individuals. The role involves supporting discharge planning and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive, family-friendly employer

Qualifications

• Good standard of English and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently.
• Passion for looking after older people and providing compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to patients on Chartridge Ward.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support the discharge planning process in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Caring attitude towards older people

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Chartridge Ward is a 22-bedded ward within the Integrate Elderly Care Division. We care for individuals who are medically optimised for discharge but who require nursing support until the appropriate community care can be arranged. Patients may receive a Package of Care in their own home or be placed in a Nursing or Residential Home. Our patients often have multiple health needs and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to patients on Chartridge Ward.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and inter-personal skills and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team (nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, pharmacists, social workers & discharge coordinators) as well as independently when required.
• Participate in training and clinical supervision opportunities as available.
• Support the discharge planning process in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a caring attitude towards older people.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently.
• A passion for looking after older people and providing compassionate care.
• Shortlisting may include a numeracy and literacy competency test; interview if standards are met.

Additional Information

• PPE is worn in accordance with infection prevention and control procedures.
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations are encouraged where recommended.
• Application deadline: posts close at midnight on the stated closing date; near-term closures may occur if application volumes are high or circumstances change.
• We will contact candidates via the email address supplied on the application form; please check regularly.
• Information, if offered, will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
• Travel expenses for interviews are not reimbursed; all Trust sites are NO SMOKING.
• We may offer flexible working options and strive to be an inclusive, family-friendly employer.

We are looking to appoint new Healthcare Assistants to join our team on Chartridge Ward. If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone [phone].