Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support Ward 42. The role includes welcoming and preparing patients, assisting with personal care needs, and conducting routine clinical observations. Ideal candidates should demonstrate teamwork and strong communication skills. Benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, prepare & support patients on admission, during their stay & discharge.
• Assist patients with personal care needs, mobility & nutrition.
• Carry out clinical observations and report findings.

Job description

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of Ward 42. Working as part of the Multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide compassionate, safe, and effective care to all our patients.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, prepare & support patients on admission, during their stay & discharge from the Unit.
• Assit patients with personal care needs, mobility & nutrition, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Carry our routine clinical observation's and accurately record/report findings to registered staff.
• Adhere to infection control - cleaning of areas & equipment to ensure a clean safe, and organised environment.
• Provide reassurance and clear communication/documentation to patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in training, supervision and appraisal to support ongoing development.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Values & Behaviors

We have a clear set of values & behaviors which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

• flexible working
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• free eye tests and health checks
• gym discount
• free bicycle loan scheme
• salary sacrifice car scheme
• support with stress
• bereavement
• relationships
• finance
• and much more