Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our Brain Injury Service at RHN as a Health Care Assistant. You will be a key member of our multidisciplinary team working closely with our Brain Injury patients during their rehabilitation journey. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who will work closely with our patients to help maximise their independence. Excellent communication skills and team working are integral to this role. A rewarding experience and opportunity to join an excellent Level 1 neuro- rehabilitation service.

Our Promise

We have a strong commitment at the RHN to support our people's well-being and development. In 2023, we are proud to introduce our first in-house HCA Development Programme which aims to equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours to deliver an outstanding level of patient-centred care for patients with complex neurological needs. You will learn about Brain Injury including mental health, dementia and learning disabilities, as well as understanding 'Quality of Life' including 1:1 care and escorting.

Key Responsibilities

  • To assist patients with all aspects of their personal hygiene care which will include; washing, bathing, dressing, continence and mouth care whilst enabling them to be as independent with these tasks as possible.
  • To assist with mobility including; hoisting, positioning and assisting with mobility aids.
  • To support patientswith eating and drinking tasks, including use ofadapted feeding equipment.

Main duties of the job

  • Demonstrate an awareness of RHNs objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
  • Strive to improve efficiency in all areas of your work.
  • Working as a part of the team
  • Assist registered nurses and other HCAs in the delivery of direct care to patients within the ward.
  • Working within agreed nursing standards and under the direction of the registered nurse or NVQ healthcare assistant.

About us

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disabilityis a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

Our vision for the future is that we will be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability. Our mission is to provide outstanding care and empowering individuals with neuro-disability, enabling them to live their lives to their fullest potential.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,714 to £28,926 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264f05

Job locations

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

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Putney

London

SW15 3SW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistant NVQ Level 2 / Level 3 – BIS

Job Title: Health Care Assistant Levels 2 and 3

Department: Brain Injury Services 

Salary range: £25,714- £28,926 per annum (dependant on NVQ / Healthcare Qualification and experience)                           

Hours of work: 150 hours over a 4 week period (approximately 37.5 hours per week). A long shift is 12 hours. You also have the opportunity for enhanced payments for additional hours worked, and to join our ‘Flexible Workforce’ (Putney Bank).

Location: Putney, Southwest London 

Benefits:

  • Generous Annual Leave Entitlement 
  • Internal HCA Development Programme Enrolment 
  • Free parking
  • Blue Light Card and Discounts
  • On-site cafeteria
  • RHN Wellbeing Programme and EAP Services
  • RHN Volunteering Opportunities

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor VISA applications for Health Care Assistants.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistant NVQ Level 2 / Level 3 – BIS

Job Title: Health Care Assistant Levels 2 and 3

Department: Brain Injury Services 

Salary range: £25,714- £28,926 per annum (dependant on NVQ / Healthcare Qualification and experience)                           

Hours of work: 150 hours over a 4 week period (approximately 37.5 hours per week). A long shift is 12 hours. You also have the opportunity for enhanced payments for additional hours worked, and to join our ‘Flexible Workforce’ (Putney Bank).

Location: Putney, Southwest London 

Benefits:

  • Generous Annual Leave Entitlement 
  • Internal HCA Development Programme Enrolment 
  • Free parking
  • Blue Light Card and Discounts
  • On-site cafeteria
  • RHN Wellbeing Programme and EAP Services
  • RHN Volunteering Opportunities

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor VISA applications for Health Care Assistants.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification to GCSE or equivalent.

Desirable

  • A health or social care related degree or equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a health or social care support role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A good command of both written and spoken English.
  • An ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
  • Able to work flexible shift pattern including weekends and nights.

Desirable

  • Experience working with patients with complex requirements and brain injury.
  • Previous experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within health or social care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification to GCSE or equivalent.

Desirable

  • A health or social care related degree or equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a health or social care support role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A good command of both written and spoken English.
  • An ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
  • Able to work flexible shift pattern including weekends and nights.

Desirable

  • Experience working with patients with complex requirements and brain injury.
  • Previous experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within health or social care.

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

Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Address

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

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Putney

London

SW15 3SW


Employer's website

https://www.rhn.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Address

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

--

Putney

London

SW15 3SW


Employer's website

https://www.rhn.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Health Care Assistant

Recruitment Team RHN

recruitment@rhn.org.uk

Details

Date posted

27 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,714 to £28,926 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264f05

Job locations

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

--

Putney

London

SW15 3SW


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