Healthcare Assistant - Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking Healthcare Assistants to support patients in daily activities and monitor their health. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. Opportunities for career progression and generous benefits, including annual leave and an NHS discount, are available.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Mental health first aiders

Staff accommodation

Support groups hosted by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating.
• Monitoring patient conditions to ensure comfort and safety.
• Maintaining a clean and safe ward environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care.
• Monitor patient health and comfort.
• Maintain a clean ward environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Experience in personal care

Job description

All our services are staffed by full multi‑disciplinary teams including nurses, doctors, psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists, and supported by a variety of other professional colleagues. As a Healthcare Assistant you will contribute to and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people within a healthcare or community setting. You’ll play a vital role in improving patients’ wellbeing.

We have established very effective ways of working with the patients to help them identify and reach their goals, whilst keeping them safe and supporting them onwards to a new life in the community. We’ll need you to have excellent communication skills with a positive attitude. We share a caring, non‑judgmental and inclusive attitude, committed to the delivery of safe, high‑quality care.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist patients with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating.
• Patient Monitoring: Keep an eye on patient conditions to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Ward Environment: Help maintain a clean, welcoming and safe environment on the ward.
• Communication: Interact with patients and their families to provide reassurance and support.

Whether you’re new to the field or have years of experience, we have a range of permanent, full‑time and part‑time positions open across various wards and locations. We’re committed to helping you grow and will work with you to find a role that fits your unique skills and career goals.

Recruitment Opportunities

We are recruiting for a number of HCA roles across the following services:

• Mental Health Inpatients – Eating Disorders (Oxford)
• CAMHS (Oxford)

Oxford Health provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.” Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent.”

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Mental health first aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team