Rheumatology Health Care Assistant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Charlton Musgrove; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's Rheumatology Team at Musgrove Park Hospital is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join a patient-centered, multidisciplinary team. You will work under supervision to deliver high-quality care and support patients with rheumatological conditions, promoting self-management.

Based primarily at Musgrove Park Hospital, the role requires travel between sites within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and flexible involvement to support Rheumatology services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with a range of rheumatological conditions and promote self-management.
• Work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Rheumatology team under supervision.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated Rheumatology Team. This post is primarily based at Musgrove Park Hospital; however, the successful candidate will be required to support Rheumatology services across a variety of settings within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Rheumatology team under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialists. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting patients with a range of rheumatological conditions and promoting self-management.

Working collaboratively within the team the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Rheumatology services across Somerset. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to learning, and the flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of an expanding service.

• Full-time position.
• Working hours Monday to Friday.
• Based within Rheumatology Outpatient Services, with travel between sites as required

Car driver with access to reliable transport to enable travel as required is essential.