Healthcare AssistantNHS

Job summary

Are you looking for a job in Healthcare? Do you want to make a difference?

We are looking for caring and committed individuals to join our healthcare assistant team supporting the team at Abingdon EMU.

The role will be 37.5 hours per week covering 8-8 weekdays and 10-4 weekends and bank holidays.

Full training and support available and will be provided. Opportunities for the right person to go on to be supported to undertake training to be a Registered Healthcare Professional.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our housekeepers and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their families.

This role works on a 7 day rota on a range of shifts including weekend and Bank Holidays. Enhanced hourly rates will be paid.

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. Please note that mileage will be paid should you be required to travel between community hospital bases.

Its strongly advised to arrange an informal visit prior to submitting and application form. All interviews will be Face to Face.

Main duties of the job

• As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be instrumental in assisting the teams to meet the changing needs of the patients, provide personal care, assist in individual patient monitoring and be a patient advocate.
• Your commitment to providing excellent care at the place of the individual patient or ward need will demonstrate your patient focused approach.
• You will develop your skills and knowledge in a variety of patient specialities and ensure that the role is very rewarding.
• We are looking for individuals who show warmth and support to our patients and their families; helping to promote independence, dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care.
• Contribute to patients' documentation, including assessment, goal planning, evaluation and risk assessments.
• Be integral to the implementation of policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to the clinical area.

Job description

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team