Healthcare Assistant - South Petherton, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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South Petherton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Health Care Assistant - South Petherton Community Hospital

Stroke Recovery Centre -Mary Robertson Ward

Are you looking for a new challenge, while being interested in working as part of a team dedicated to making a difference? Are you passionate about providing high standard patient centered, compassionate care in line with our Trust vision and values? Do you have experience in caring for stroke patients? Then we are the place

We currently have permanent vacancies for band 2 Health Care Assistants in wither full or part time roles.

Successful applicants will work alongside the registered nurse and assist with all aspects of patient care, from admission through to discharge, using a computerised record keeping system.

You will provide general nursing care to all of your patients, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.

You will be able to promote a safe environment within the recovery centre and have the ability to work as part of a team.

Previous stroke experience is desirable however not essential as training will be provided where needed.

South Petherton Community Hospital and Stroke Recovery Centre opened in June a state of the art building found in the heart of the beautiful South Somerset countryside.

Mary Robertson Ward has 24 beds, 20 of these beds are dedicated to Stroke rehabilitation, and the remaining 4 are medically fit for discharge beds.

The ward is has a mix of single and double rooms, all with en-suite facilities and balconies, as well as communal areas for patients.

Staff are provided with excellent changing facilities and a staff room with access to outside seating located on the balcony.

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

You would be required to work flexibly on an internal shift rotation, working both days and nights over a seven day period, including bank holidays.

In return you will receive enhanced payments for working unsocial hours, a generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

Informal visits and conversations prior to interview are encouraged and welcome.