Bridgnorth Hospital are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work on the Agnes Campbell Ward.
The ward is busy and you will need to be able to work under pressure at times. You will work within the established nursing team on Agnes Campbell Ward alongside registered nurses, healthcare assistants and therapy staff providing care to patients on the ward.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Implement all aspects of direct care including personal hygiene, toileting, moving and handling to ensure they are safely and comfortably positioned and assisting the patient to mobilise whilst maintaining the safety of both patient and nurse. Assist with the admission and discharge of patients with due regard to organisational policies and procedures. Escort patients to other departments or areas for treatment, investigation or rehabilitative purposes. Observe patient's condition and behaviour reporting changes promptly and accurately. About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes. Good standard of general education. Work towards NVQ and acquire knowledge of palliative care and rehabilitation. Experience
Common sense approach when faced with potentially difficult situations. Commitment to undertake NVQ training. Awareness of accountability issues e.g. confidentiality. Awareness of the role of the nursing auxiliary. Knowledge and Skills
Good interpersonal skills (written and oral). Maintain a professional approach to all team members, patients, relatives, and the general public. The ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff both written and oral. 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.
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Implement all aspects of direct care including personal hygiene, toileting, moving and handling to ensure they are safely and comfortably positioned and assisting the patient to mobilise whilst maintaining the safety of both patient and nurse. Assist with the admission and discharge of patients with due regard to organisational policies and procedures. Escort patients to other departments or areas for treatment, investigation or rehabilitative purposes. Observe patient's condition and behaviour reporting changes promptly and accurately. About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes. Good standard of general education. Work towards NVQ and acquire knowledge of palliative care and rehabilitation. Experience
Common sense approach when faced with potentially difficult situations. Commitment to undertake NVQ training. Awareness of accountability issues e.g. confidentiality. Awareness of the role of the nursing auxiliary. Knowledge and Skills
Good interpersonal skills (written and oral). Maintain a professional approach to all team members, patients, relatives, and the general public. The ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff both written and oral. 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.
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