Job summary
- Main area
- Various Departments
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 193-6413119NCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Healthcare Assistant - Castel Ward - Internal Only
Band 2
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
Healthcare Assistant - Castel Ward - Internal Only
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, is keen to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people to join our hospital as Healthcare Assistant. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families. A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in starting a career in healthcare and would like to gain highly sought after NHS experience in the areas of an Acute Hospital setting. We are looking for HSW who can work full time, 37.5 hours per week.
You will be required to work on a rota basis, inclusive of Monday - Friday, weekends, nights and bank holidays. We cannot accommodate only nights.
(Please note: we DO NOT provide visa sponsorship for this role)
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant you will work closely with the Registered Practitioners delivering fundamental care to patients including assisting with personal hygiene, toileting needs, feeding and mobility. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post.
The position of the Healthcare Assistant is to ensure that the service user’s needs are met and to assist the team in maintaining high standards of care delivery. We are looking for candidates with a desire to provide compassionate support and care, good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team.
What we need from you:
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Appropriate verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
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Flexible and responsive to the working environment.
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Practical ability, prioritization and time management.
If you have the skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
All shortlisted applicants will be asked to either:
- Submit their Math and English GCSE certificate (grade A-C or equivalent required) to [email protected]
- Attend an assessment session including numeracy, literacy and IT if you cannot provide the above
Nest steps: Successful applicants will then be invited back for an interview
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities.
Our values:
- Compassionate
- Aspirational
- Resourceful
- Excellent
The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on the job role, please read the Job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- No formal education required but will consider GCSE Including Maths and English
Desirable criteria
- NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care OR Care Certificate
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Giulio Grieco
- Job title
- Ward Manager - Castle Ward
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 5484
- Additional information
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