Healthcare Assistant - Reading, United Kingdom - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Reading, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in Oakwood Unit for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic band 2 Health care assistants post for full time (37.5hrs).

Oakwood is a nurse led community inpatient hospital with 24 beds. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, Nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Multi Therapy assistants.

The role will be based in the Oakwood inpatient community hospital which aims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home.

We are looking for dynamic and motivated staff, who can provide effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently.

To ensure patient safety is always maintained. Fulfil the role of a Healthcare Assistant using a Competency Tool applicable to this role.

To support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and to provide direct care to patients.
To ensure patient safety is always maintained.

The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)
Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.
Good communication skills both verbally and written.
Ability to work as part of a team.

For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

Salary of£22,383per annum
Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
Work Pattern Early shift , Late shift , Night shift or long day
Annual leave 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
Advanced IT enablement and support
Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
And so much morePlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust