Trauma Ward Care Assistant – Band 2 (Herefordshire)

Wye Valley; Hereford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for Gilwern Ward. The role is permanent (Band 2) with 37.5 hours per week, including nights and weekends, at Hereford County Hospital. The post welcomes applicants who can provide compassionate care and work well with nursing teams.

Salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata, with ongoing training opportunities and a supportive learning environment within an NHS trust serving Herefordshire and border areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to undertake the Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications if not already obtained.
• Willingness to work towards Apprenticeship level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Responsibilities

• Washing and dressing patients
• Serving meals and feeding patients
• Helping patients to move around
• Talking to patients and their families

Skills

English communication

Willingness to train

Apprenticeship readiness

Education

Maths and English Functional Skills

Apprenticeship level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for Gilwern Ward. The role is permanent (Band 2) with 37.5 hours per week, including nights and weekends, at Hereford County Hospital. The post welcomes applicants who can provide compassionate care and work well with nursing teams.

Salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata, with ongoing training opportunities and a supportive learning environment within an NHS trust serving Herefordshire and border areas.