Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 15 July 2025

Job summary

We have a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position available in our busy and thriving Elective Surgical Orthopaedic Ward working at High Wycombe Hospital as part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure the safety of patients at all times and report any hazards.

2. Adhere to the Trust policy for the safe keeping of patients' personal possessions.

3. Undertake cleaning and correct storage of equipment at the direction of theNurse in Charge.

4. Report faulty equipment in need of repair

5. Assist with unpacking and checking of stores as required

6. Report when ward stock is low.

7. Clean and tidy lockers and cupboards.

8. Clean beds and lockers after discharge of patient according to hospital policy

9. Answer patient call-bells and take appropriate action.

10. Answer telephone in the correct manner and take messages as appropriate.

11. Assist in the general cleanliness and tidiness of ward area including kitchen,sluice and storerooms.

12. Following appropriate training and when deemed competent, use equipmentwithin own department at the direction of nurse in charge.

13. Participate in an annual performance review.

14. Understand the importance of fire precautions and is aware of hospital policyregarding emergency procedures for example fire, cardiac arrest and majorincident.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS7238586

Job locations

High wycombe Hospital

queen alexandra road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.

Desirable

Experience of providing person centred care.

Education, Qualifications & Training

Desirable

Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
Care Certificate/working towards

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy.
Recognises how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work.
Good verbal and written English communication skills.
The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting.
Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.

Desirable

Experience of providing person centred care.

Education, Qualifications & Training

Desirable

Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
Care Certificate/working towards

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy.
Recognises how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work.
Good verbal and written English communication skills.
The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting.
Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures.

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

High wycombe Hospital

queen alexandra road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

High wycombe Hospital

queen alexandra road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)