Healthcare Assistant - West Newton Ward

Job overview

West Newton is a busy frailty ward ward, where we take care of elderly and frail patients until they have care in the community set up.

Our aim is to provide our patients with the highest quality of personal care and support while they are in hospital - promoting independence where possible.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for working under delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Health Care Support Workers to join our teams and support them in providing effective care in a safe and therapeutic environment. The successful applicants must  have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate flexibility
• Be able to work as part of a team as well as make decisions autonomously
• Be willing to undertake further training and Mandatory updates as deemed necessary

Previous experience of working within a care environment or the NHS is desirable but not essential as you will be supported whilst learning the role.

You will receive regular supervision and annual appraisal and will be offered training opportunities to meet your Personal Development Plan.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role requires you to practice and adopt the National 6 C’s which are Care, Compassion, Communication, Commitment, Competence and Courage. The 6Cs of nursing stand for the professional values and behaviours and commitment to always deliver excellent care. Each value is equal, not one is more important than the other. They focus on putting the person being cared for at the heart of the care they are given. At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital we consistently practice and look after patients with dignity and compassion.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.