Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

Career Change? Returning to Work? Join Our Healthcare Team! Are you ready to make a new start in 2025? Are you seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive difference in people's lives? If so, consider joining our dedicated team of Healthcare Assistants! As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our patients' well-being and recovery. Working alongside our nursing team, you'll be the primary point of contact for many of our patients, providing essential care and compassion. Your responsibilities will include: •    Assisting with patient care, including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career consider joining our Healthcare team. Your compassion and dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We are recruiting for the following shifts: Monday – Friday 7.30am – 8pm (3x 12.5 hour long shifts) – you must be able to work this shift pattern, if you are looking for different shifts then please do not apply to this vacancy.  We are holding a recruitment event on Saturday 5th July, you will learn more about the role of a HCA and be interviewed by 2 of our Ward Team.  Should you be invited to interview please make sure you would be available on this date before applying. Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

You’ll start your career with us by following a 5 day full-time and in-depth induction training programme, within the hospital, so you can hit the ground running and ensure our patients get the care they need and deserve.

Our fantastic colleagues can teach you the required skills if you share our Trust values, are ready to learn and:

• You can demonstrate that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• You are happy to carry out a variety of tasks (detailed below) - including personal hygiene care
• We are recruiting for the following shifts: Monday – Friday 7.30am – 8pm (3x 12.5 hour long shifts) – you must be able to work this shift pattern, if you are looking for different shifts then please do not apply to this vacancy.

• Providing emotional support and companionship to patients •    Collaborating with the nursing team to ensure optimal patient care We're seeking compassionate individuals who possess: •    A genuine passion for helping others •    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •    A compassionate and empathetic nature •    A strong work ethic and reliability

Full time role 37.5 hours per week

You will receive your allocated area within the hospital at a later stage of the recruitment process. Please note, if you are looking to work in paediatrics, maternity, A&E or theatres then please apply to the relevant advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities