The role of Healthcare Assistant on the Acute Medical Floor at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Telford is focused on providing compassionate, patient-centered care within a new nursing team. Candidates should possess strong communication and observation skills, as they will be responsible for supporting patients with their hygiene and elimination needs, such as bathing, oral care, and assisting with toilet needs.
The position offers a flexible working environment, where assistive duties will vary across different wards and departments. Successful applicants will receive a thorough induction program to ensure readiness for the role and will have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities in a supportive setting.
The position offers a flexible working environment, where assistive duties will vary across different wards and departments. Successful applicants will receive a thorough induction program to ensure readiness for the role and will have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities in a supportive setting.
This is a rare opportunity to join the new Acute Medical Floor Nursing Team.
We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care. 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 and a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
- Patient care
- 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
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