Healthcare Support Worker
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Job summary
Band 2 Health Care Clinical Support, Oakwood Community inpatient Unit, Prospect Park Hospital, Reading
An opportunity has arisen for a full time (37.5 hours) Health Care Clinical Support worker within the In-patient Physical rehabilitation based at Prospect Park Hospital.
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 Healthcare Clinical Support 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
Main duties of the job
- To support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and to provide direct care to patients.
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To ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Details
Date posted
30 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CHS820-A
Job locations
Oakwood Ward
Reading
RG30 4EJ
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Oakwood Ward
Reading
RG30 4EJ
Employer's website
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