Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit compassionate a motivated Healthcare Assistant to work on Alton ward, Claycross Hospital.. Claycross Hospital is a small community hospital, providing excellent care for the local and wider community.

This is an exciting opportunity for people who have a genuine interest in caring, who are enthusiastic, reliable and professional. Alton Ward has been recognised at Gold in Quality Always accreditation, meaning that you can enjoy working on a ward that provides an exceptionally high level of care, and where you can make a real difference.

The team on Alton Ward is dedicated and supportive, we aim to provide a positive working experience to those who join us. Everyone in the team is valued for their contributions

Experience of working in a social care setting is an advantage, as is NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. However, this is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to develop nursing skills in a ward area, and full training will be provided to the successful candidates. DCHS is committed to providing excellent training and development opportunities.

If you would like to visit the ward, meet the team and talk to other people in similar roles, please contact Ward Manager Francesca Ayton or Ward Sister Hollie Hanson 01246 252916. We look forward to meeting you.

Main duties of the job

As Healthcare Assistant, your primary duty will be to support Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of person-centred patient care. Wider duties on the ward include maintaining the ward environment, assisting with audit and accreditation, attendance at team meetings, and adherence to trust policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who will work collaboratively with the whole team and support the ward to continually strive for the best patient experience possible.

Alton Ward is a 24 hour, 7 day a week service and this post involves shift work that includes long days, rotation to night shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants are received.

About us

The culture on Alton ward is positive and inclusive, staff are supported and treated with respect, and patients are treated with compassion and kindness. The atmosphere on the ward is friendly and relaxed and people are encouraged to work to the best of their ability.

Staff are supported to complete training that will help them to be safe and competent in their role, and there is possibility to develop within the organisation.

Our values are aligned to the wider organisation: to get the basics right, to act with compassion and respect, to make a difference, to value and develop teamwork and to value everyone's contribution, everyone matters.