Ward Care Assistant

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Full time
Location: Gillingham
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Job offered by: NHS
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+ make a difference for every patient If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for making the patient journey as comfortable as possible we have just the role for you. Working as a Health Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Gillingham, you'll provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding. This role is 37.5 hours per week, shifts are as follows:

Monday - Saturday which will consist of 3 x 9.5 hour days and 1 x 9 hour day with rotational 11:00am - 21:00pm shifts on a Tuesday. What you can expect in return: An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments Varied career development opportunities The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays Main duties of the job

As a Ward Health Care Assistant in our Shepton Mallet Ward team, you'll be responsible for welcoming/greeting patients to the ward area. You will answer the telephone, recording and delivering messages accurately and to the appropriate person, assist in the ordering and monitoring of stores and stock rotation, and support other members of the multi-disciplinary team. In the clinical side, you will also be assisting in making beds, handling bed linen, and disposal of used linen. Aiding in the infection control of the department/treatment centre, accurately monitor and record the weight, pulse, temperature, and blood pressure of patients, and ensuring any abnormalities or changes in patients' conditions are reported immediately to a Registered Nurse. You will also assist with the moving and handling of patients ensuring the use of aids and equipment. About us

We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn, and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of teamwork and a good work ethic. The ideal applicant will have:

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake training to gain further clinical skills. Experience or a good understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities. The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues. The flexibility to fit into an internal rotating shift pattern. If you have any questions, please email me at

Dale.leer@practiceplsgroup.com

or call

07971030100 . Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Job description

Job responsibilities

As outlined above. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 and above - HCA experience - UK right to work Desirable

NVQ level 2 and above - HCA experience - UK right to work Experience

Essential

HCA experience - UK right to work Desirable

HCA experience - UK right to work Additional Criteria

Essential

HCA experience - UK right to work Desirable

HCA experience - UK right to work 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. Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group Address

Beechings Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AD Employer's website

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