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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4, a Care Certificate, UK care experience, clear communication skills, and the ability to work shifts. Values should align with the Trust's.
  • You will assist with clinical tasks, support patient care plans, help with personal hygiene and nutrition, monitor vital signs, and aid in patient mobility and rehabilitation goals.

Requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
  • Care Certificate
  • Previous experience of dealing with the general public
  • Experience in a UK care setting
  • Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Basic numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust

Responsibilities

  • To undertake agreed clinical activities including collection of urine and faecal samples, swabs, recording of fluid intake/output, changing of stomas and urine drainage bags, catheter care, recording of pulse/temperature/blood pressure/saturations and patient The National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring, and to advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patient’s condition.
  • To care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay-based observation as required.
  • To provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
  • To assist patients to eat and drink as required, assisting in menu selection and being aware of special diets and cultural requirements.
  • To enable and assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene.
  • To contribute to the safe movement of patients, using equipment to mobilise and move patients, after mobility assessment, to ensure patient comfort.
  • To support rehabilitation goals of the patients in the unit.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Health Care Assistant role at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust?

The main focus is to assist the nursing team in providing high-quality care to patients while supporting the smooth running of the department.

Is previous experience required for this position?

Yes, candidates must have current experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in a UK healthcare setting.

What qualifications are needed to apply for the Health Care Assistant position?

Candidates must have GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, as well as a Care Certificate.

What kind of working hours can I expect in this role?

The role requires willingness to work full shift patterns, including early, late, night shifts, as well as weekends and bank holidays.

Will I have opportunities for career development as a Health Care Assistant?

Yes, Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust offers a full program of training and development to help you grow in your career.

Is there an apprenticeship opportunity associated with this role?

Yes, there is an opportunity for an apprenticeship for eligible candidates, providing a path to gain relevant knowledge and skills.

What kind of support can I expect from the team at Frimley Health?

You can expect a supportive working environment, access to training and development, and the chance to work with a reliable and friendly team of healthcare professionals.

What are the essential skills required for this role?

Essential skills include the ability to communicate clearly, basic numeracy and literacy, and the ability to follow clear instructions with minimal supervision.

Are there any specific personal qualities that the Trust values?

Yes, the Trust expects your values and behaviours to align with their core values of Commitment to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future.

Is experience on a hospital ward necessary for this position?

While experience on a hospital ward is desirable, previous experience of dealing with the general public and working in a UK care setting is essential.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.