Healthcare Assistant - Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Shrewsbury seeks Healthcare Assistants to join their Acute Orthopaedic trauma unit. You will deliver excellent patient care, assist with basic health checks, and support patients in maintaining their hygiene needs. This role offers flexible working patterns and opportunities for career progression within the NHS.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay structure

Generous annual leave

Blue Light discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor patients and perform basic health checks.
• Experience in delivering excellent patient care.
• Support patient hygiene and elimination needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the ward/department team delivering excellent patient care.
• Serve meals and assist in patient feeding.
• Encourage patient continence and assist with toilet needs.

Job description

Job Overview

This is for permanent roles only (full and part time hours). Please do not apply if you are looking for Bank only.

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Discover a new and fulfilling career opportunity at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where every day brings new challenges and rewards!

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our team on the Acute Orthopaedic trauma unit at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

You will work as part of a team delivering excellent patient care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures.

Main Duties of the Job

• To work as part of the ward/department team delivering excellent patient 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

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high-quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

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!

Benefits of joining the NHS include:

• Flexible working patterns.
• Career progression, including annual personal development reviews.
• Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Competitive and transparent pay structure.
• Blue Light discounts.
• Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave.

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.