Healthcare Assistant - Ward 36 Medicine

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is recruiting passionate individuals for various positions on the Medical Escalation Ward at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Candidates will support ward teams by monitoring patients, assisting with hygiene and mobility needs, and serving meals. Career progression opportunities and flexible work patterns are included as part of the benefits. This role offers a supportive environment for learning and development, making it more than just another job.

Benefits

Flexible work patterns

Career progression

Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light discounts

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Passionate and committed individuals needed for care support.
• Ability to monitor patients and perform health checks.
• Capable of assisting with hygiene and mobility needs.

Responsibilities

• Support ward/department teams in delivering care.
• Monitor patients and perform basic health checks.
• Assist patients with meals and hygiene needs.

Job description

Job Overview

We’re looking to recruit passionate and committed individuals to our team on the Medical Escalation Ward at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We have permanent full and part time positions available.

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 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

Working for our organization

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

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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