Healthcare Assistant - Medicine

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in Shrewsbury is seeking passionate individuals for positions in their Medicine Division. The role offers the chance to support patient care, including monitoring health, assisting with hygiene, and serving meals. Benefits include flexible work patterns, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive environment aimed at excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible work patterns

Career progression

Competitive pay structure

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor patients and perform basic health checks.
• Skills in supporting patients with hygiene and elimination needs.

Responsibilities

• Support ward teams in delivering care.
• Serve meals and assist with patient feeding.
• Help patients maintain hygiene.

Job description

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship**

We are looking to recruit passionate and committed individuals to our Medicine Division at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We have permanent full and part time positions available to join our new Ward 25 Medicine.

We will offer a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.

• To work on and a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
• Monitoring patients and performing basic health check
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients
• Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:
• Bathing/washing
• Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
• Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:
• Encouraging continence
• Emptying urinary catheter bags
• Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
• Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence

As the largest employer within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, joining the NHS is much more than just another job.

Benefits Of Joining Us Include

• Flexible work patterns with the option to add extra hours
• Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Competitive and transparent pay structure
• Blue Light discounts
• Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Bowen Job title: Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01743 261000