Job summary
Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role - applicants will have to have full UK Right to Work.
Job Title:Health Care Assistant Levels 2 and 3
Department:
Brain Injury Service or Specialist Nursing Home
Salary range:£27,082 - £29,974 per annum (dependant on NVQ Qualification and experience)
Hours of work:150 hours over a 4 week period (approximately 37.5 hours per week).
Contract Type:Permanent full time position, rotating day and night shifts
Location:Putney, Southwest London
Role Summary
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is 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.
An exciting opportunity to join our either Brain Injury Service or Specialist Nursing Home at RHN as a Health Care Assistant. You will be a key member of our multidisciplinary team working closely with our 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.
Main duties of the job
Health Care Assistant 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 patients with eating and drinking tasks, which may include the use of adapted feeding equipment, recording of food and fluid intake and feeding patients with an impaired swallow function.
Responsible for providing proficient communication with patients and others in challenging situations, which may include supporting patients with complex communication needs and patients who present with behavioural/emotional challenges as a result of their brain injury.
To support patients to pursue social and leisure activities and assisting in a programme to help facilitate this.
To participate fully in a 24 hour, 7 day week staff roster, including working Bank Holidays, as required by the needs of the service. Shift patterns may vary and include split days off. A high degree of flexibility is required.
About us
Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathwayfrom post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life carefor people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
Generous Annual Leave entitlement
Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UKs only hospital with its own kiln)!
Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Womens network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk
The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
Generous Annual Leave entitlement
Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UKs only hospital with its own kiln)!
Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Womens network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk
The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care support role.
- Qualification to GCSE or equivalent.
- 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
- A health or social care related degree or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working with patients with complex requirements and brain injury.
- Previous experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within health or social care.
Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care support role.
- Qualification to GCSE or equivalent.
- 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
- A health or social care related degree or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working with patients with complex requirements and brain injury.
- Previous experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within health or social care.
Experience
Essential
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.
