Band 3 Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Main duties of the job

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients who may be living with dementia or cognitive impairment, or who may display distressed or challenging behaviours linked to illness, confusion or loss of independence. This requires patience, emotional resilience and a consistently professional approach. Day to day you will support patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition and hydration, observe and report changes in physical or psychological condition, and ensure privacy, dignity and respect are always upheld. You will work under the supervision of registered nurses, following care plans and escalating concerns appropriately.

The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and this role requires flexibility to work a range of shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

If you are compassionate, reliable and motivated by making a genuine difference to patients at a vulnerable point in their recovery, we would welcome your application.

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.