Job summary FULL TIME & PART TIME POSTS AVAILABLE Opportunityhas arisen for Healthcare Assistants on the Acute Frailty Unit. AFU is a busy acute medical ward thatspecializes in frailty care the ward also has a purpose built DementiaGarden. We arelooking for Healthcare Assistants who can work in a busy environment, whopossess excellent communication skills, can maintain a high degree of confidentialityis enthusiastic and has a passion for frailty care. Ourpatients need care 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, so youll need to haveflexibility to workday, weekend and night shifts. In return, youll benefitfrom flexible working patterns and unsocial hours payments and the opportunityto experience working within a friendly supportive team. If you would like to arrange an informalvisit or have any questions, please contact: RaymondPadilla - Ward Manager on 01905 763333 ext. 33002 or Matron Gincy John onbleep 807 via switchboard 01905 763333. Please note we do not offer Certificates of Sponsorships for this role If you are offered a position, we will apply for references covering the past three consecutive years of employment and/or training. Applicants should provide a full history, explaining any gaps / discrepancies. Unexplained periods will be explored during the interview and pre-employment checking process. Please note that any misleading or inaccurate information may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer. Main duties of the job Duties include providing a high standard of care by providing personal hygiene care, maintaining patient tissue integrity and providing pressure area care, recording of observations, assisting with feeding requirements, documentation overseen by a registered nurse, assisting with mobility needs, communication to patients / relatives / carers and working within the team to support your colleagues in providing a positive experience for the patient. About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We arelooking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acuteand specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services tothe residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a largerpopulation in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sitesin Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff arerecognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could beone of them. Better never stops, and we are committed to developing aculture of continuous improvement. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - thismeans we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation asa flex positive employer. DBS Checks and Costs Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS checkas part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at thecurrent rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for moredetails on DBS checks and Costs Job description Job responsibilities You will assist with washing and dressing patients, using hoists as appropriate. You will assist with serving meals and feeding patients, including reporting on their intake and recording on charts as appropriate. You will assist with toileting, escorting patients to and from the lavatory and recording outputs where necessary. You will assist with monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight You will assist with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment and using appropriate techniques. You will make beds and help to ensure the ward/department is kept clean, tidy and safe. You will communicate with patients and their relatives with care and compassion. You will help to ensure that patients are kept comfortable and receive personalised care. You will be involved in patient booking in / admission, introducing patients to ward / department area as directed by registered nurse. You will assist with the recording and safe keeping of patients property and valuables. You will assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and / or investigation maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. You will safeguard vulnerable adults. You will report to the nurse in charge of the ward / department matters of concern relating to patients and the ward / department environment. You will undertake duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in maintaining good communication. You will ensure the privacy and dignity of patients is met at all times. You will be adaptable and flexible to working in various areas of the department or ward as required. Job description Job responsibilities You will assist with washing and dressing patients, using hoists as appropriate. You will assist with serving meals and feeding patients, including reporting on their intake and recording on charts as appropriate. You will assist with toileting, escorting patients to and from the lavatory and recording outputs where necessary. You will assist with monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight You will assist with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment and using appropriate techniques. You will make beds and help to ensure the ward/department is kept clean, tidy and safe. You will communicate with patients and their relatives with care and compassion. You will help to ensure that patients are kept comfortable and receive personalised care. You will be involved in patient booking in / admission, introducing patients to ward / department area as directed by registered nurse. You will assist with the recording and safe keeping of patients property and valuables. You will assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and / or investigation maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. You will safeguard vulnerable adults. You will report to the nurse in charge of the ward / department matters of concern relating to patients and the ward / department environment. You will undertake duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in maintaining good communication. You will ensure the privacy and dignity of patients is met at all times. You will be adaptable and flexible to working in various areas of the department or ward as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic standard of education including Maths and English. Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment. Desirable Healthcare Apprenticeship or equivalent. Experience of working within a healthcare setting or Nursing Home. Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant. Other Job Requirements Essential Must be flexible with shift patterns and internal rotation. May be required to work in other departments as required. Must be able to undertake manual handling activities. Experience Essential Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written. Legible handwriting. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality. Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding your own boundaries. Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of your behaviour and other peoples behaviour. Ability to cope with stress. Team worker. Desirable Keyboard, computer knowledge and skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic standard of education including Maths and English. Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment. Desirable Healthcare Apprenticeship or equivalent. Experience of working within a healthcare setting or Nursing Home. Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant. Other Job Requirements Essential Must be flexible with shift patterns and internal rotation. May be required to work in other departments as required. Must be able to undertake manual handling activities. Experience Essential Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written. Legible handwriting. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality. Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding your own boundaries. Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of your behaviour and other peoples behaviour. Ability to cope with stress. Team worker. Desirable Keyboard, computer knowledge and skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Employer's website