Healthcare Assistant

3 weeks ago


Oswestry, United Kingdom The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Healthcare assistant 36 hrs - part time hours will be considered

Sheldon Ward is a 19 bedded medical ward specialising in rehabilitation and rheumatology

We are looking for an enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join our established ward team. Someone who is passionate about providing outstanding care for our patients.

We are dementia friendly on Sheldon, with our lovely Poppy Lounge to enable patients to relax and reminisce. We have an activities co-ordinator on our team and a discharge co-ordinator to support with our complex discharges

Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.

Under the direct/indirect supervision of trained staff, be able to use own initiative and be able to assist patients in all activities of daily living within own level of competence.

Assist patients to maintain and improve their mobility to their full potential. Assist with dressing, promoting independence as much as possible within the boundaries of the patient’s functional ability.

Provide patient care, which may require the use of physical effort to roll, manoeuvre and stand patients. The use of manual handling equipment and training is essential, to reduce physical strain and maintain safety of the patient. Annual manual handling training is mandatory.

Assist other team members to maintain the skin integrity of all patients and have a working knowledge of all aids that are available to support this practice.

Provide a safe and clean environment for patients by having and demonstrating a working knowledge of all Health and Safety issues.

Assist patients to select meals. Have a working knowledge of available supplementary foods, which may be prescribed. Provide assistance and monitoring with eating and drinking as required, whilst still attempting to promote patients' independence.

To have a basic understanding in the safe use of wheelchairs, commodes and other equipment used on the unit

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.

Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for care.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Why RJAH

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we’re always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.

.Ensure due regard is given to the customs, culture, values and spiritual beliefs of the patient, family, carers and staff. To uphold the Trust's Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy.

Basic life support skills are essential, and will be updated at least yearly.

Ability to call help and support staff in the event of an emergency.

Be accountable for own practice, and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.

Attend yearly statutory training to ensure adherence to Trust policy and current legislation.

Attend relevant in house training sessions which is pertinent to own clinical practice, to enhance knowledge and skill, maintaining competencies.

Maintain personal training records.

Participate in a yearly appraisal, setting personal objectives for own professional development plan.

To assist in the creation of a good working atmosphere.

To work effectively as a team member within the department.

Maintains a working environment that enhances and promotes the health and safety of patients and staff and all visitors to the area19.

Maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, relatives and staff, whilst maintaining confidentiality.


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