Healthcare Assistant - Emergency Department - Huntingdon
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Job summary
Are you a caring, respectful and compassionate person willing to step into a fast-paced healthcare environment to deliver the best patient-centred care within our Urgent Care Department?
#TeamNWAngliaFT needs you!
Our Urgent Care department located at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon is a busy environment with friendly and supportive teams of doctors, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The department comprises an emergency room, an ambulatory care unit (ACU) providing patient day care and investigations, and a medical short-stay unit (MSSU).
As a Healthcare Assistant in Urgent Care, you will be required to attend all areas of the department. You will be caring for patients when they are most vulnerable and together with your team, you will do your utmost for your patients and be their advocate when needed.
You will be passionate about patient care, and able to think on your feet while demonstrating a flexible approach to teamwork and excellent communication skills.
We will offer a competitive salary, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
The roles are permanent on a full-time and part-time basis. Flexible working opportunities will considered where possible.
Apply now to start a successful career with us!
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role
Typical shift patterns are as follows:
Long Day - 07.00 - 19.30 with 30-minute breaks
Night - 19.00 - 07.30 with 1-hour break OR 2 breaks of 30 minutes each
As a healthcare assistant in the fast-paced Urgent Care department, your daily duties will vary and change frequently due to the unpredictability of the events.
You will be supervised by the senior staff, however, you will enjoy a certain level of autonomy and decision-making in managing and prioritising the tasks in critical situations.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Details
Date posted
18 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
176-U-6620574
Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Parkway Hinchingbrooke
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Parkway Hinchingbrooke
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer's website
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