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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

17d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need GCSEs or equivalent, care certificate, UK care setting experience, hospital ward experience, good communication, basic numeracy, and the ability to work shifts and follow instructions.
  • You will assist with clinical tasks, personal hygiene, patient mobility, dietary support, and monitor patient conditions, ensuring comfort and safety in care delivery.

Requirements

  • Evidence of general education eg GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
  • Previous experience of dealing with the general public
  • Care Certificate
  • Experience in a UK care setting
  • Experience on a hospital ward
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Basic numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Health Care Assistant.

Where is this position located?

This position is located at Frimley Park Hospital, under the Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust.

Is this a full-time or part-time role?

This is a part-time role.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Essential qualifications include evidence of general education such as GCSEs or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy.

Do I need to have experience in a UK healthcare setting?

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

Is there a need for specific skills to apply?

Yes, essential skills include the ability to communicate clearly, basic numeracy and literacy, and the ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.

What kind of experience is preferred for this job?

Preferred experience includes working on a hospital ward.

What does the job involve in terms of patient care?

The job involves assisting the nursing team with patient care, including tasks like collecting samples, supporting personal hygiene, and assisting patients with eating and drinking.

Are there opportunities for development and training?

Yes, employees will have access to a full program of training and development as well as various employee benefits.

Is flexible working available for this role?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust encourages flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of both staff and services.

Do I need to submit my application using AI software?

No, applicants are advised not to use AI software for completing the application for this role.

Are there any special requirements for the shifts?

Yes, a willingness to work full shift patterns including early/late/night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays is required.

What are the core values of the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The core values are Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future.

Is there an opportunity for Apprenticeship with this job?

Yes, this vacancy is linked with an opportunity for Apprenticeship for those eligible, which will support you in gaining recognized qualifications while working.

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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.

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10,001+
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2014
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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.