Healthcare Assistant

2 months ago


Wimborne, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for motivated individual to join our friendly team of nursing staff. We are looking to recruit full time Healthcare Assistant - for 22.5 hours per week, to be part of our already outstanding team of HCAs who are extremely supportive and provide excellent care to patients. We have various link nurse roles on the ward and encourage HCA's to pursue and expand their knowledge in an area of nursing that interests them.

Hanham Ward is a 21 bedded ward in Wimborne hospital providing high quality rehabilitation and end of life care to patients in the surrounding area. The multi-disciplinary team on Hanham consist of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, advanced nurse practitioners, ward Doctor and nursing staff. We are a motivated, friendly, supportive team and adopt and promote a calm and therapeutic approach to care.

This is a really exciting time to join Hanham ward as we are looking at upskilling our HCAs. We would be willing to discuss fixed or flexible working depending on your needs and are able to offer the following shift patterns:

- Long days (07:30-20:30)
- Early shifts (07:30-15:30)
- Late shifts (12:30-20:30)
- Nights (20:15-07:45)

Applications are invited from individuals who can demonstrate a professional attitude to work, a high standard of communication skills, a caring and compassionate approach and a commitment to team working.

The role of the Healthcare Assistant involves dealing with personal care of patients, dealing with activities of daily leaving, participating with therapy team to promote rehabilitation of patients. You will be required to:

- Assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.
- assist the multidisciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge
- Participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do



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