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Ward G3 is a 28 bedded stroke unit, with 14 hyper acute and 14 acute stroke beds. We take patients from across the 3 counties and provide specialist stroke care, including thrombolysis.
As a Care Assistant on our ward, you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert care to the patients.
There is the opportunity for further development through the Care Certificate and our in-house rehabilitation pathway.
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. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health.
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
To work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide safe and effective care to all patients.
The role involves personal care of the patient, and aiding them in their activities of daily living.
Accurate and timely documentation is imperative to the effectiveness of our service.
Effective communication with patients and relatives, including those that have communication difficulties.
Working for our organisation
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
Clinical
- Participate in the nursing care of patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, and raise issues of concern to a qualified nurse.
- Assist the Ward House Keepers in keeping the unit environment clean and tidy.
- Assist patients with their nutritional requirements, which includes ensuring menus are completed, handing out drinks & food to patients (ensuring they can reach everything they need, and are sat in a good eating position), and where appropriate feed patients.
- Always maintain respect and confidentiality.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation under the supervision of a registered nurse, raising issues of concern with a qualified nurse where appropriate.
- Communicate effectively and liaise with all health care staff as appropriate.
- To encourage and maintain good relationship with Medical Staff and other members of the Primary care & Social Services teams in order to provide the best care.
- To participate in quality Assurance initiatives within the unit.
- Pro-actively respond to potential complaints, to prevent formal complaints from occurri
Non-clinical duties
- Know where and how to access all policies and procedures and adhere to them.
- Participate in maintaining appropriate levels of stock under the guidance of a registered nurse.
- Participate in the induction of bank/agency Health Care Assistants and new staff to the unit.
- Ensure adequate supply of equipment, linen and anything else which is required by the Nurse in charge of the shift.
Personal development
- Attend annual mandatory training, which includes basic life support and moving and handling.
- Undertake Trust HCA programme and competencies.
Personal
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously
- Recent evidence of learning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of care experience
- Evidence of stroke experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good IT skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
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 programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment .
Our three core values , and the b
Job Overview
Ward G3 is a 28 bedded stroke unit, with 14 hyper acute and 14 acute stroke beds. We take patients from across the 3 counties and provide specialist stroke care, including thrombolysis.
As a Care Assistant on our ward, you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert care to the patients.
There is the opportunity for further development through the Care Certificate and our in-house rehabilitation pathway.
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. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health.
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
To work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide safe and effective care to all patients.
The role involves personal care of the patient, and aiding them in their activities of daily living.
Accurate and timely documentation is imperative to the effectiveness of our service.
Effective communication with patients and relatives, including those that have communication difficulties.
Working for our organisation
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
Clinical
Non-clinical duties
Personal development
Personal
Essential criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Skills
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 programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment .
Our three core values , and the b
Ward G3 is a 28 bedded stroke unit, with 14 hyper acute and 14 acute stroke beds. We take patients from across the 3 counties and provide specialist stroke care, including thrombolysis.
As a Care Assistant on our ward, you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert care to the patients.
There is the opportunity for further development through the Care Certificate and our in-house rehabilitation pathway.
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. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health.
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
To work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide safe and effective care to all patients.
The role involves personal care of the patient, and aiding them in their activities of daily living.
Accurate and timely documentation is imperative to the effectiveness of our service.
Effective communication with patients and relatives, including those that have communication difficulties.
Working for our organisation
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
Clinical
- Participate in the nursing care of patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, and raise issues of concern to a qualified nurse.
- Assist the Ward House Keepers in keeping the unit environment clean and tidy.
- Assist patients with their nutritional requirements, which includes ensuring menus are completed, handing out drinks & food to patients (ensuring they can reach everything they need, and are sat in a good eating position), and where appropriate feed patients.
- Always maintain respect and confidentiality.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation under the supervision of a registered nurse, raising issues of concern with a qualified nurse where appropriate.
- Communicate effectively and liaise with all health care staff as appropriate.
- To encourage and maintain good relationship with Medical Staff and other members of the Primary care & Social Services teams in order to provide the best care.
- To participate in quality Assurance initiatives within the unit.
- Pro-actively respond to potential complaints, to prevent formal complaints from occurri
Non-clinical duties
- Know where and how to access all policies and procedures and adhere to them.
- Participate in maintaining appropriate levels of stock under the guidance of a registered nurse.
- Participate in the induction of bank/agency Health Care Assistants and new staff to the unit.
- Ensure adequate supply of equipment, linen and anything else which is required by the Nurse in charge of the shift.
Personal development
- Attend annual mandatory training, which includes basic life support and moving and handling.
- Undertake Trust HCA programme and competencies.
Personal
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously
- Recent evidence of learning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of care experience
- Evidence of stroke experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good IT skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
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 programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment .
Our three core values , and the b
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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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