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Job OverviewWe are looking to recruit a Band 2 Care Assistant to join our Heathlands Intermediate Care rehabilitation ward.
This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a dynamic, motivated team member who is looking to join the rehabilitation team in Bracknell.
This busy 20- bedded ward cares mainly for patients requiring rehabilitation following a transfer from the Frimley Park Hospital presenting with variety of general medical problems, orthopaedic and complex elderly patients. You will be part of dynamic rehabilitation team. The successful candidate is required to have exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, be an excellent role model and passionate about quality, safety, and innovation to continually improve standards.
You must have energy and enthusiasm to assist in the delivery of safe quality care to our patients and ability to work day and night shifts.
This vacancy is linked to a Level 2 Apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. Working alongside the Trust’s experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification and functional skills in maths and English if required.
You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification.
Main duties of the job
- Support the team with the delivery of high quality care to all patients during their stay.
- Promote in rehab ethos of the unit
- Liaise promptly with the nurse in charge and raise any concerns with regards to a patient's well-being.
- Taking of blood specimens under the direction of the nurse in charge following completion of competencies.
- Assist on wards or clinical areas as required.
- With instruction undertake wound dressings care
- Assist patients with their nutritional requirements.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation under supervision of a registered nurse, raising issues of concern with a qualified nurse where appropriate.
- Always maintain respect and confidentially.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full details:
- Communicate factual information to patients using persuasion, reassurance, tact and sensitivity.
- Overcome barriers to understanding and communication for example when dealing with clients who have hearing difficulties or whose first language is not English.
- To identify and manage challenging behaviour.
- Ensure anxieties, problems and complaints are reported promptly to the lead nurse.
- Input of information into computer using local programme.
- Giving general advice over the telephone. Clinical advice must be referred to the nurse.
- Assure hospitality, support and friendliness to patients and their visitors.
- To attend team meetings and participate in appropriate in-service training sessions.
- Communicate and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team including primary care and social services.
- Ensure all care/advice given is recorded clearly and accurately in patients notes.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
- Care Certificate
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate organisational skills
- Appreciative of the importance of communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Good command of written/spoken English
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Flexible approach
- Able to prioritise
- Decision making skills
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as a HCA in a healthcare setting
- Willingness to undertake training to achieve clinical skills required for different specialities
- Relevant previous experience (ie working within a surgical unit or ward environment)
We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital progr
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit a Band 2 Care Assistant to join our Heathlands Intermediate Care rehabilitation ward.
This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a dynamic, motivated team member who is looking to join the rehabilitation team in Bracknell.
This busy 20- bedded ward cares mainly for patients requiring rehabilitation following a transfer from the Frimley Park Hospital presenting with variety of general medical problems, orthopaedic and complex elderly patients. You will be part of dynamic rehabilitation team. The successful candidate is required to have exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, be an excellent role model and passionate about quality, safety, and innovation to continually improve standards.
You must have energy and enthusiasm to assist in the delivery of safe quality care to our patients and ability to work day and night shifts.
This vacancy is linked to a Level 2 Apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. Working alongside the Trust’s experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification and functional skills in maths and English if required.
You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification.
Main duties of the job
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full details:
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital progr
We are looking to recruit a Band 2 Care Assistant to join our Heathlands Intermediate Care rehabilitation ward.
This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a dynamic, motivated team member who is looking to join the rehabilitation team in Bracknell.
This busy 20- bedded ward cares mainly for patients requiring rehabilitation following a transfer from the Frimley Park Hospital presenting with variety of general medical problems, orthopaedic and complex elderly patients. You will be part of dynamic rehabilitation team. The successful candidate is required to have exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, be an excellent role model and passionate about quality, safety, and innovation to continually improve standards.
You must have energy and enthusiasm to assist in the delivery of safe quality care to our patients and ability to work day and night shifts.
This vacancy is linked to a Level 2 Apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. Working alongside the Trust’s experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification and functional skills in maths and English if required.
You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification.
Main duties of the job
- Support the team with the delivery of high quality care to all patients during their stay.
- Promote in rehab ethos of the unit
- Liaise promptly with the nurse in charge and raise any concerns with regards to a patient's well-being.
- Taking of blood specimens under the direction of the nurse in charge following completion of competencies.
- Assist on wards or clinical areas as required.
- With instruction undertake wound dressings care
- Assist patients with their nutritional requirements.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation under supervision of a registered nurse, raising issues of concern with a qualified nurse where appropriate.
- Always maintain respect and confidentially.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full details:
- Communicate factual information to patients using persuasion, reassurance, tact and sensitivity.
- Overcome barriers to understanding and communication for example when dealing with clients who have hearing difficulties or whose first language is not English.
- To identify and manage challenging behaviour.
- Ensure anxieties, problems and complaints are reported promptly to the lead nurse.
- Input of information into computer using local programme.
- Giving general advice over the telephone. Clinical advice must be referred to the nurse.
- Assure hospitality, support and friendliness to patients and their visitors.
- To attend team meetings and participate in appropriate in-service training sessions.
- Communicate and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team including primary care and social services.
- Ensure all care/advice given is recorded clearly and accurately in patients notes.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
- Care Certificate
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate organisational skills
- Appreciative of the importance of communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Good command of written/spoken English
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Flexible approach
- Able to prioritise
- Decision making skills
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as a HCA in a healthcare setting
- Willingness to undertake training to achieve clinical skills required for different specialities
- Relevant previous experience (ie working within a surgical unit or ward environment)
We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital progr
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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