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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

11d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need GCSEs in Maths and English (C/4+), a Care Certificate, UK care experience, and flexibility for shifts. Clear communication and ability to follow instructions are essential.
  • You will assist with clinical tasks, provide patient care, support dietary needs, ensure hygiene, facilitate patient mobility, and aid in rehabilitation under the guidance of nursing professionals.

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 (FHFT)?

The main focus of the Health Care Assistant role is to deliver high-quality care to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, supporting their rehabilitation goals to help them go home safely.

What qualifications are required for this Health Care Assistant position?

Essential qualifications include GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent and a Care Certificate.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Yes, candidates must have previous experience of dealing with the general public and experience in a UK care setting.

Are there any special requirements for the Health Care Assistant position?

Yes, candidates must be willing to work full shift patterns, including early, late, night shifts, and weekends and bank holidays.

What skills and knowledge are necessary for this position?

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

What kind of training and development opportunities are available for Health Care Assistants?

Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust offers a full program of training and development, including opportunities for apprenticeships and professional skill training.

Is a high level of English language proficiency required?

Yes, this is a front-facing clinical role that requires a high level of spoken and written English language skills.

Are there flexible working options available for Health Care Assistants?

Yes, the Trust encourages applications from individuals who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognizing the need for various working patterns and hours.

What are the core values of Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust that applicants should align with?

The core values are Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future, and all staff are expected to mirror these values in their actions and behaviors.

What is the work environment like at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust?

The work environment is supportive, with a focus on work-life balance, career development, and a commitment to providing first-class patient care.

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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.