Description
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Healthcare assistant to join our team on St Elizabeth Ward, a 16-bed surgical ward providing care for both day case and surgical inpatients.
The ward cares for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery as well as those requiring care across a range of specialties, including Breast, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, General Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Orthopaedic and Spinal, Urology.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Healthcare assistant who is passionate about delivering high-quality, safe and evidence-based patient care and who is ready to take on a senior clinical and leadership role.
As a Healthcare assistant, you will:
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients on a surgical inpatient ward, supporting the registered nursing team with patients everyday care needs before and after surgery.
- Assist in caring for patients undergoing orthopaedic, spinal, breast and urological procedures, promoting dignity, comfort, independence and recovery.
The post holder will assist in caring for patients undergoing orthopaedic, spinal, breast and urological procedures, promoting dignity, comfort, independence and recovery. All duties will be undertaken within agreed competencies, following appropriate training and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Person Specification
- Essential experience and skills:
- A caring, respectful and patient-centred approach.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Literacy, numeracy and basic digital skills sufficient to record care accurately.
- Ability to follow instructions, work within care plans and recognise when to seek help.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy inpatient environment.
- Understanding of dignity, confidentiality, infection prevention and safeguarding.
- Willingness to complete required training and competency assessments.
- Ability to meet the practical requirements of the role, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.