Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Oakwood Unit for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic full time (37.5 hours) Band 2 Healthcare Assistant.
Oakwood is a nurse led community inpatient hospital with 24 beds. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, Nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Multi Therapy assistants.
The role will be based in the Oakwood Inpatient Community hospital which aims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated staff, who can provide effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. To ensure patient safety is maintained at all times. Fulfil the role of a Healthcare Assistant using a Competency Tool applicable to this role.
We offer a supportive environment for personal and professional development supported by qualified staff.
The Trust core values of delivering compassionate excellence are integral to the Service.
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values and meet the criteria for the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the unit at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
- To support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and to provide direct care to patients.
- To ensure patient safety is maintained at all times
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Melanie Rubia on 0118 960 5915 or email: melanie.rubia@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Melanie Rubia on 0118 960 5915 or email: melanie.rubia@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous formal caring experience
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a similar environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions.
- IT Literate
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties.
- Reliable
- Reasonable level of fitness (patient manual handling requirement of role
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous formal caring experience
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a similar environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions.
- IT Literate
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties.
- Reliable
- Reasonable level of fitness (patient manual handling requirement of role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
