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Healthcare Assistant - The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital - Medicine

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must monitor patients, assist with basic hygiene and feeding, support continence, and handle urinary devices while maintaining a caring and professional demeanor. Permanent role only.
  • You will support teams by monitoring patients, assisting with meals and hygiene, promoting continence, and helping with toileting needs in a flexible care environment.

Requirements

  • * This advert is for permanent positions only, please do not submit an application if you are wanting to join the Bank*
  • * This position is not eligible for sponsorship **
  • Monitoring patients and performing basic health check
  • Serving meals and helping to feed patients
  • Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:
  • Bathing/washing
  • Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
  • Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:
  • Encouraging continence
  • Emptying urinary catheter bags
  • Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
  • Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence

Responsibilities

  • To work on a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
  • Monitoring patients and performing basic health check
  • Serving meals and helping to feed patients
  • Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:
  • Bathing/washing
  • Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
  • Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:
  • Encouraging continence
  • Emptying urinary catheter bags
  • Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
  • Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence

FAQs

Are the healthcare assistant positions permanent?

Yes, the positions available are permanent only.

Is sponsorship available for this position?

No, this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

What kind of candidates are you looking for?

We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our teams.

Is there an induction program for new hires?

Yes, we will offer a comprehensive induction programme to fully prepare you for the role.

What are the available vacancies for healthcare assistants at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital?

The available vacancies include Ward 24 (3.27 wte), Ward 26 (3.38 wte), Ward 27 (3.25 wte), and Ward 28 (1.19 wte).

What are the main duties of a healthcare assistant?

Main duties include monitoring patients, serving meals, assisting with hygiene needs, supporting elimination needs, and mobilising patients.

What benefits do you offer for joining the NHS?

Benefits include flexible work patterns, career progression opportunities, apprenticeship options, a competitive pay structure, Blue Light discounts, and generous annual leave.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement?

Yes, we provide career progression opportunities, including annual personal development reviews.

Can I work extra hours if I want?

Yes, there are flexible work patterns with the option to add extra hours.

Do you offer any discounts for staff?

Yes, we provide Blue Light discounts for our staff.

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.