Healthcare Assistant - The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital - Medicine inGreater London inGreater London PUBLISHED
THU 9 JAN 2025
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives and contribute to their well-being.
Permanent positions available, providing job security and stability.
Comprehensive induction programme designed to fully prepare new staff for their roles.
Supportive and stimulating work environment with strong emphasis on learning and development.
Flexible work patterns allowing for a better work-life balance and the option to increase working hours.
Career progression opportunities, including annual personal development reviews to help achieve professional goals.
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, part of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants for permanent full- and part-time positions. Successful candidates will support ward and department teams by monitoring patients, performing basic health checks, assisting with meals, and helping maintain patient hygiene and mobility. The role offers a comprehensive induction program and opportunities for ongoing learning and development within a supportive work environment.
Joining the Trust means becoming part of a mission-driven organisation focused on providing high-quality patient care and fostering a workplace culture founded on partnership, ambition, care, and trust. Employees benefit from flexible work patterns, career progression, competitive pay, and generous leave policies, as well as additional perks such as Blue Light discounts. Candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families are encouraged to apply.
Joining the Trust means becoming part of a mission-driven organisation focused on providing high-quality patient care and fostering a workplace culture founded on partnership, ambition, care, and trust. Employees benefit from flexible work patterns, career progression, competitive pay, and generous leave policies, as well as additional perks such as Blue Light discounts. Candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families are encouraged to apply.
Job Overview
- 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 **
We’re looking to recruit passionate and committed individuals to our teams at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We have permanent full and part time positions available.
We will offer a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.
Main duties of the job
- 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
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
As the largest employer within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, joining the NHS is much more than just another job.
Benefits Of Joining Us Include
- Flexible work patterns with the option to add extra hours
- Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Competitive and transparent pay structure
- Blue Light discounts
- Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave
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