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Job summary

Main area
Various Departments
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-6413119NCG
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Reading
Salary
£22,383 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Healthcare Assistant - Castel Ward - Internal Only

Band 2

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Job overview

Healthcare Assistant - Castel Ward - Internal Only

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, is keen to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people to join our hospital as Healthcare Assistant. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families. A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in starting a career in healthcare and would like to gain highly sought after NHS experience in the areas of an Acute Hospital setting. We are looking for HSW who can work full time, 37.5 hours per week.

You will be required to work on a rota basis, inclusive of Monday - Friday, weekends, nights and bank holidays. We cannot accommodate only nights. 

(Please note: we DO NOT provide visa sponsorship for this role)

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant you will work closely with the Registered Practitioners delivering fundamental care to patients including assisting with personal hygiene, toileting needs, feeding and mobility. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post. 

The position of the Healthcare Assistant is to ensure that the service user’s needs are met and to assist the team in maintaining high standards of care delivery. We are looking for candidates with a desire to provide compassionate support and care, good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team.

What we need from you:

  • Appropriate verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

  • Flexible and responsive to the working environment.

  • Practical ability, prioritization and time management.

    If you have the skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

All shortlisted applicants will be asked to either:

  • Submit their Math and English GCSE certificate (grade A-C or equivalent required) to [email protected]
  • Attend an assessment session including numeracy, literacy and IT if you cannot provide the above

Nest steps: Successful applicants will then be invited back for an interview 

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities.  

Our values:

  • Compassionate
  • Aspirational
  • Resourceful
  • Excellent

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the job role, please read the Job description and person specification attached.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • No formal education required but will consider GCSE Including Maths and English
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care OR Care Certificate

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers.

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Giulio Grieco
Job title
Ward Manager - Castle Ward
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0118 322 5484
Additional information

 



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