Healthcare Assistant

Main area Gastroenterology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent HoursFull timePart timeJob shareFlexible working37.5 hours per week (Long Days & Nights) Job ref 434-IM7608836Employer Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Stoke Mandeville Hospital Town Aylesbury Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/12/2025 23:59Band 3Be part of our BHT familyBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.We care for over half a million patients every year:Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the ParalympicsNationally recognised for urology and skin cancer servicesRegional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac servicesDeliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net or phone 01494 734868.We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.Launch Your Nursing Career with UsAt Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we are committed to helping newly qualified nurses grow into confident, skilled professionals.From day one, you will benefit from structured development programmes, personalised mentorship, and access to specialist training that supports your long-term career ambitions.Whether you are aiming for clinical excellence, leadership roles, or advanced practice, we will help you build a career you are proud of.Start your journey with us and unlock your potentialJob overviewTo assist the registered nurse in the delivery of high quality and person- c e ntered care.To provide fundamental nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision.To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required .To maintain high clinical standardsTo help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.To contribute to the department and organization in the provision of a safe and caring environment.The postholder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust. Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers.To provide personal and social care for patient .To provide psychological support for patients and their families/carers.To work as an effective team member collaborating with the other health and social care teams.To assist in the timely discharge of patients from the hospital .Participate in weekend rotas 24 /7 day working rotas as required .Main duties of the jobYou’ll work under the guidance of a healthcare professional such as a nurse and your job will vary depending on where you’re based. In a hospital, responsibilities include:washing and dressing patientsserving meals and helping to feed patientshelping people to move aroundmaking patients feel comfortablemonitoring patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weightIt can also be an exciting stepping stone into many other NHS roles. As a Band 3 you’ll be supported with development opportunities to complete the national Care Certificate and work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care. There are further opportunities to complete a foundation Degree or to become a Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse.Band 3s usually work standard hours of around 37.5 hours per week. However, part time options are also available. There could be shifts that involve nights, days, or a combination of both. Band 3s are paid on the Agenda for Change pay system, starting at band 3.What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?We’recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.Person specificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGLevel 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experienceWilling to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)Care Certificate/working towardsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCEAn understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacyDemonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patient’s and colleagues, whilst having a professional approachRecognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily workGood verbal and written English communication skillsThe ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patientsA flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting.Willingness to undertake the mentorship of new Nursing Assistants after 12 months in post.Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and proceduresAn appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion and how this influences how care is provided to patientsA willingness to provide the highest standards of patient care including personal careAbility to work as part of a teamGood understanding of care needs relevant to patient’s in a hospital setting to include: Eating and drinking Dignity and respect Communication/conflict resolution Handwashing and infection control Hygiene needs SafeguardingUnderstands the limit and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they are trained to doEXPERIENCEExperience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.Experience of providing person centred careBEHAVIOURS & VALUESFlexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service.Works effectively as a teamIs of good health and good characterWilling to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staffAlways acts with honesty and integrityProfessional approachDisplays BHT ValuesPPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr