Healthcare Assistant - Medicine

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Shrewsbury is looking for committed individuals to join their Medicine Division. This role involves supporting ward teams, monitoring patients, and helping maintain hygiene needs. The organization offers flexible work patterns, career progression, and numerous benefits including competitive pay and apprenticeship opportunities. If you're dedicated to making a difference in patient care, come join us!

Benefits

Flexible work patterns

Career progression

Apprenticeship opportunities

Competitive pay

Blue Light discounts

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Passionate and committed to delivering care.
• Ability to work flexibly to support ward teams.
• Competence in monitoring patients and performing basic health checks.

Responsibilities

• Support ward teams in delivering patient care.
• Monitor patients and perform basic health checks.
• Assist patients with hygiene and mobility as needed.

Job description

Job overview

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.

We are currently recruiting for the following areas:

• Ward 25 Medicine - Shrewsbury
• Ward 36 Medicine - Telford
• Frailty Unit - Telford

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.

Main duties of the job

• To work on and a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
• Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
• 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

Working for our organisation

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!