Healthcare Assistant-SDU

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Taunton is seeking enthusiastic Health Care Support Assistants to join their team in the Surgical Decision Unit. The role focuses on providing essential care to patients requiring surgical assessments, ensuring their safety and comfort. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn. The position offers flexible shifts and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is advantageous.
• Ability to record ECG's.
• Experience with cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients under the supervision of a nurse.
• Conduct rapid assessments in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Willing to learn

Education

QCF Level 2 or equivalent

Working towards NVQ Level 2

Job description

We are looking to appoint health care support assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on SDU. (Surgical Decision Unit)

We care for patients requiring surgical assessment to determine if emergency surgery is needed or if they can be discharged. This is a fast paced environment where rapid assessments are made. You will work alongside our surgical team to ensure our patients are looked after quickly and safely.

As a health care 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.

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

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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

• .A qualification and credit framework (QCF) Level 2. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
• Working towards or willing to undertake NVQ Level 2.

Experience

• Previous recent experience of working within an acute/community setting.
• Cannulation
• Experience in recording ECG's

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.