Healthcare Assistant - A&E
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,575.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23575.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Guildford, GU2 7XX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9384-24-0427 |
Summary
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the multi-disciplinary team. You will demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. You will also provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated compassionate people who can embody the 6 Cs of nursing principles to join our team. Why be a Healthcare Assistant? As well as an opportunity to gain or increase your healthcare experience and knowledge, joining Royal Surrey is a great way into a long-term NHS career with prospects. It is a rewarding and varied role, making a positive difference to peoples lives every day. You don't necessarily need previous care experience, we will give you full and ongoing training to achieve your true potential, in addition to growing your skills and knowledge working with other registered healthcare professionals. There are many opportunities available for your development. These include: HCSW forum (chaired by Lead HCSW from Practice Development) with links to national forums HCSW monthly education and study days HCSW bitesize teaching in the clinical area Peer support and buddying from co-supervisors The NHS is a great employer for ongoing development and career pathways are available should you want to progress. We have supported Healthcare Support Workers to complete apprenticeships at Level 3, Nursing Associate Level 5 and Registered Degree Apprentices Level 6. Please refer to the attached job description for more information. Your Training, Development & Progression The Royal Surrey values its Healthcare Assistants by actively supporting development and education. The successful applicants will be enrolled on a comprehensive induction which is mapped to the Care Certificate Framework. Staff are supported to achieve the National Care Certificate over a period of 3 months and success is celebrated through an award ceremony. If you already hold the Care Certificate and have experience working in an acute Trust (evidenced), successful candidates could attend a shortened programme, within the existing induction.