Healthcare Assistant-Medical Wards YDH

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join their teams on acute medical wards in Yeovil. The role involves working under the supervision of qualified nurses to deliver essential care to patients and support them in achieving healthcare goals. Ideal candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and be a vital part of the multidisciplinary team. Full training will be provided, and interested applicants should submit their applications as positions may close early due to demand.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension contributions

NHS exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a hospital or care setting.
• Willingness to participate in training for Healthcare NVQ.
• Must demonstrate trust core values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic care under the supervision of a nurse.
• Support patients in achieving shared care goals.
• Participate in flexible shift patterns and on-call service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Numeracy and literacy level 1 or equivalent

NVQ2 in Healthcare or willingness to undertake

Basic Life Support

Job description

We are looking to appoint Healthcare Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated teams on our acute medical wards.We currently have vacancies on our wards at Yeovil District.As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will be friendly, approachable and is a vital role in supporting nurses and other healthcare professional in supporting safe and effective care for our patients.

If you would like more information, please get in touch today!

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyll countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy level 1 or equivalent.
• NVQ2 in Healthcare, OR, prepared to undertake a level 2 NVQ in Healthcare and complete within 1 year (to achieve KSF Foundation Gateway)
• Basic Life Support

Experience

• experience of working in hospital or care setting

Additional Criteria

• demonstrates our trust core values

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.