Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Assistant (Adelaide Ward) - INTERNAL

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Job summary

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Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant (Adelaide Ward)

We are looking for a senior healthcare assistant to join our friendly and committed team.

Adelaide is a 22 bedded ward caring for oncology and haematology patients.

We care for patients receiving acute management of their cancer through to those who are receiving end of life care.

There are lots of opportunities to develop and practice clinical skills and we actively encourage healthcare assistants to work to their full potential.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, kind and hardworking.

We are a hardworking team who aim to deliver a high standard of care to all cancer patients in our care. We work within the core values that areset out to us by the trust.

We value the input of every single team member.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job:

Involved in direct patient care, aiding with activities of daily living such as washing, dressing, meal times, mouth care, etc.
Taking and recording of patients observations, including vital signs, blood sugars, fluid measurement.
Aiding in mobility and rehabilitation.
Caring for patients and families who are at the end of their life, providing comfort and support.
Assisting the nursing staff in maintaining patients pressure areas.
Escorting patients for procedures or scans.
Work effectively within a team in order to ensure the best outcome for the patients.

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

14 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6468027PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

Experience as Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

Desirable

Previous experience of working within relevant specialty

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

Experience as Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

Desirable

Previous experience of working within relevant specialty

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

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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