Healthcare Assistant | Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 pro rata pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wymondham, NR18 0PE |
| Company: | Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6202774/839-6202774-SR |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant at our Rehabilitation Unit at Ogden Court Community Hospital.
If you are hardworking, compassionate and a great team player then we would like you to apply for this position to expand our valued team. We would welcome your application if you have an enthusiasm for making a difference to a patient's hospital experience.
Polite Note, Previous applicants need not apply.
We welcome informal visits, please contact the Ward Sisters Louise Bradley or Gemma Stewart on 01953 605060 or emailLouise.Bradley@nchc.nhs.uk/ Gemma.Stewart@nchc.nhs.uk.
Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team promoting the continuity of patient rehabilitation and care as planned. To be pro-active in assisting the organisation with nursing and therapy activities. To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing care.
Good opportunities exist for further training and development within the role. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, and friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will receive support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.
This post involves internal rotation between day and night duties, full and part time posts are available, and the Trust supports flexible working.
Ogden Court aims to deliver high quality care ensuring our care is safe and effective with a focus on patient centred care. We strive to uphold our strategic objectives which are: Improving our quality, enabling our people and securing the future.
Our 21 bedded unit provides rehabilitation to a wide group of patients with varying complexities of needs. Our patients come to us following medical, surgical or orthopaedic treatment or if appropriate, directly from their own homes. We also provide palliative and end of life care.
We are a well established and very supportive team. So if you consider yourself as friendly, compassionate and a good team player then we would welcome you to apply for the position of Healthcare Assistant.
Ogden Court is set in a quiet town of Wymondham. The historic city of Norwich is only a 25 minute drive, the spectacular North Norfolk Coast is a 55 minute drive.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Implement care for patients as defined by the individualised care plan. Provide a high standard of direct care for patients. To work in a collaborative manner with all other staff working within the unit. To establish a good relationship with the patients and provide an appropriate support mechanism so the patients are able to express their needs. To ensure the patients are involved in the decision making process, communicate all relevant information regarding the needs of the patients, family and friends. To document and sign all care interventions provided. To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable.
Ensure effective and efficient use of all ward/department resources. Maintain a positive approach towards achievement within the team. Ensure adequate provision and maintenance of equipment. Assist with the induction of new staff and students, acting as a mentor. Act as a role model giving guidance and support to junior staff and students. Participate in problem solving that is related to your work and organisation. To ensure that patients and carers are aware of their current and ongoing health needs. To participate in and promote clinical supervision.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024
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