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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Reading, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must have GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above, experience in healthcare and manual handling, clear communication skills, and be willing to work various shifts.
  • You will assist patients with clinical activities, personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and discharge procedures, while maintaining records and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
  • Previous experience of dealing with the general public
  • Experience in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of manual handling
  • 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 NEWS scoring, and to advise the team nurse of any changes in a patient’s condition.
  • 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 answer the ward telephone as required.
  • To assist with discharge procedures.
  • To maintain patient records.
  • To tidy rooms and bed areas, and to clean and strip beds and remake after patient discharge, dealing with disposal of soiled linen as per policy.
  • To ensure ward equipment is suitably maintained and cleaned frequently.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Care Assistant.

What type of apprenticeship is linked to this vacancy?

This vacancy is linked to a Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Do I need previous healthcare experience to apply?

Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential. Any experience dealing with the general public is beneficial.

What qualifications do I need to apply?

You need GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are numerous learning opportunities and activities, including training and development programs tailored to meet your needs.

Will I be required to work shifts?

Yes, you will need to be willing to work full shift patterns, including early, late, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

What will my main duties involve?

Your main duties will include assisting nursing staff with patient care, recording vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and supporting discharge procedures, among other responsibilities.

Do I need to undertake an apprenticeship if I have a relevant qualification?

No, if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ, or similar qualification, you will not be required to undertake the apprenticeship.

What kind of support will I receive in this role?

You will receive support from experienced staff and have access to a full program of training and development.

What values does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust uphold?

The Trust upholds values of excellence, teamwork, and commitment to the future, guiding how staff treat patients, visitors, and one another.

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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.