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Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a readiness to learn, as well as demonstrate a commitment to enhancing patient care in one of the hospital's busiest departments. The position also includes opportunities for job-related training to support personal and professional development. Interested applicants are encouraged to tailor their applications to highlight relevant experience and skills as outlined in the job description and person specification.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our forward thinking Surgical Decision Unit. We have some excellent opportunities for you to expand your nursing skills and be part of our proactive and friendly nursing team. You will be committed to going the extra mile to enhance patient care and comfortable being part of our innovative, open and hardworking culture. In return we can offer you access to job related training which supports your personal development.
The Surgical Decision Unit (SDU) is a dedicated unit for patients who require an emergency surgical review. The unit consists of two services - an ambulatory care service and an emergency admissions area. SDU accepts referrals from the Emergency Department, Somerset Primary Link, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics.
The emergency admissions area has 22 beds, and the Triage area (ambulatory service) has a dedicated Triage Room and two assessment rooms. SDU deals with a large number of patient referrals and is one of the busiest departments in the hospital.As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our forward thinking Surgical Decision Unit. We have some excellent opportunities for you to expand your nursing skills and be part of our proactive and friendly nursing team. You will be committed to going the extra mile to enhance patient care and comfortable being part of our innovative, open and hardworking culture. In return we can offer you access to job related training which supports your personal development.
The Surgical Decision Unit (SDU) is a dedicated unit for patients who require an emergency surgical review. The unit consists of two services - an ambulatory care service and an emergency admissions area. SDU accepts referrals from the Emergency Department, Somerset Primary Link, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics.
The emergency admissions area has 22 beds, and the Triage area (ambulatory service) has a dedicated Triage Room and two assessment rooms. SDU deals with a large number of patient referrals and is one of the busiest departments in the hospital.As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.
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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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