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Healthcare Assistant
Department: Ward 14 and Ward 19
Band 2/3
Hours: 37.5 x4 and 11 x1 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
TEAMMKUH are looking for FOUR or FIVE multiple motivated, organised and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Healthcare Assistant. Additionally, we are a friendly team who support and encourage each other, all successful applicants must hold the same values.
Ward 14 (also known as Phoenix Ward) is a nurse-led ward caring for male and female elderly patients working closely with Therapy Assistants and Ward 19 is a 28/30-bed ward caring for both male and female patients that has a ‘End PJ Paralysis programme which supports patients in wearing their own day clothes. Both wards contain highly skilled doctors, nurses and domestics caring for all our patients’ holistic needs and promoting independence and rehabilitation.
Good communication skills are required, and you should be able to work independently and as part of a wider team Additionally, you must be understanding of accurate documentation within the workplace and be caring towards patients, staff and their family members. Candidates will be required to work a combination of duties including early, late, nights, weekdays and weekends.
Interview date: Week Commencing 16.06.2025
The role of the Healthcare Assistant is to assist the nursing team in the delivery of safe effective care to the patient, supporting patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
If you do not have an NHS Care Certificate, the successful postholders will be Band 2 and required to undertake the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment. Once your 6-month probation has completed, you will be a Band 3 (subject to passing probationary period).
Please refer to the job description for further details.