Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant (West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham)

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Job summary

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant - Day Surgery Unit (West Berkshire Community Hospital)

PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH), Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS.

**The post holder will start as Band 2 but will have the opportunity to be upgraded to Band 3 on completion of all competencies/development skills.**

The Day Surgery Unit is looking for a new member to join our team. We need a keen and interested person to work with us within the admission and recovery ward environment.

The Day surgery unit is open Monday to Friday and covers a range of surgery and endoscopy procedures.

This post is based at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Thatcham.

No experience is necessary and training will be offered in all areas.

As part of the induction process, all new Healthcare Assistants will be supported to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate (attached document refers) developed by Health Education England, Skills for Health and Skills for Care (2015).

This fantastic opportunity will allow you to gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge you develop within the first 12 weeks of employment within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The position of the Healthcare Assistant is to ensure that service user's needs are met and to assist the team in maintaining high standards of care delivery.

You should have a desire to provide compassionate support and care, and have good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post.

If you would like to be part of our team and help us deliver the best care to patients, we want to hear from you!

About us

The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Date posted

20 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year per annum (Band 2 rising to Band 3 on completion of competencies)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-5764249PCG-A

Job locations

West Berkshire Community Hospital

Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

Acting always in the patients best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times.

Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

Acting always in the patients best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times.

Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Essential

Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication.

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care or Completion of Care Certificate.

Essential

Must be numerate.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting.

Person Specification

Essential

Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication.

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care or Completion of Care Certificate.

Essential

Must be numerate.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital

Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital

Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)