Healthcare Assistant - Taunton, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
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Taunton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Healthcare Assistant Band - Musgrove Park

Making a difference, not just a living.


We have a variety of wards with roles available, we can place you where your career will flourish We will find what makes you tick at interview and place you accordingly at the point of offer.

Caring for others may be the most rewarding job you could ever do.

Alongside countless opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and receive support with your personal development, you could be the person to support our patients through their most difficult times.

Often, a kind word, a smile, and the reassurance that they are safe and someone cares can make all the difference to a patient,could you be that person?

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."- Maya Angelou


What we can offer you:


  • Guaranteedhours with at least 4 weeks notice of shifts
  • Market leading annual leave 27 days + BHs
  • Access to trainee Nursing programmes to become aqualified Nurse
  • Blue Light Card discounts at more than15,000 retailers
  • 6%pension contributions
  • Annual pay review and increments


Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description.


There will be an expectation of a 24/7 approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.


Please be advised, if you cannot commit to the following shift patterns, you will be referred to our Bank team who will have a discussion with you about flexible working patterns.


Days:
Between the hours of 7am and 7:30pm


Nights:
Between the hours of 7pm and 7:30 am

Weekends and Bank Holidays


As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines.

You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

To support and assist Registered Nurses/Midwives as a member of the nursing team and under
supervision perform a broad range of activities and assigned tasks as required by the patients individualised care plans.

Communication and Key Working Relationships

  • Act at all times in a respectful manner that protects and promotes patients' dignity and modesty
  • Carry out the duties of the role in a professional manner to patients, visitors and colleagues
  • Communicate with relatives and patients and other team members in a sensitive and caring manner
  • Participate and contribute to departmental meetings as required
  • Accurately take and promptly pass on oral and written messages as appropriate
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