Healthcare Assistants - Westham Ward
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Job summary
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Health Care Assistants - Band 2
Westham Ward
Full Time 37.5 hours- Internal rotation
Salary - £22,383 per annum, pro rata
Westham Ward is a busy 27-bedded mixed Acute Respiratory Ward. A multidisciplinary approach to care is practised. The team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.
Our aim is to maximise and deliver excellent patient care by using all the resources available. To reduce length of hospital stay and maintain patient flow. This is achieved by having a daily multi-disciplinary meeting, to discuss every patient. The Hospital Intervention Team, Social Services, medical teams and the nursing staff, meet to establish the needs of the patient, the management plan and how a safe discharge can be achieved in the timeliest manner.
We are looking for experienced Health Care Assistants, hospital experience is desirable but not essential. A minimum of NVQ2 two in health and social care or the equivalent. Successful applicants will be required to complete a two day long Induction course, which will include all the Trust statutory/Mandatory training to join our team inviting them to share their knowledge and experience with the ward; you will need to be well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development.
Main duties of the job
We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the ward and are committed to professional development of all staff. Team working is an integral part of both wards with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.
The Health Care Assistant (Band 2) is a member of the care team who will support Registered Practitioner in the delivery of routine patient care. The Health Care Assistant will undertake a broad range of care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner. The Health care Assistant (Band 2) will also work closely and under supervision of the Health Care Assistant (Band 3) and where relevant Associate Practitioners
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Details
Date posted
28 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-LC9223
Job locations
Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
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