Overview
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a dynamic, people‑centred environment where you will support patients with complex conditions, taking a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice and control. Our philosophy is to enable people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and wellbeing.
We value our employees, put people first and ensure that staff are well supported. Working in a passionate team, you will have access to our Trust‑wide Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth.
We are pioneers in compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and provide direct care to patients.
* Ensure patient safety is maintained at all times and fulfil the role of a Healthcare Assistant using the applicable Competency Tool.
* Assist with personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, moving and handling, mobilising, making beds, serving meals and feeding patients.
* Adhere to patients’ individualised care plans as prescribed by qualified staff and other multi‑professional team members (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, doctors, etc).
* Assist all disciplines involved in the rehabilitation/care of the patient on the ward, both initial assessments and ongoing rehabilitation/care plans.
* Once assessed as competent, perform simple wound care, ECG recording, blood sugar monitoring, stoma care, catheter care, venepuncture and other clinical responsibilities as delegated by qualified nursing staff.
* Ensure correct use of equipment.
Must Haves
1. Demonstrable experience of delivering personal care and a range of related procedures, including non‑routine tasks, using safe evidence‑based techniques and maintaining dignity and respect at all times.
2. Care Certificate, an equivalent qualification or equivalent experience of delivering compassionate, safe and high‑quality care.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues across a variety of roles and seniorities, and with patients who may have barriers to understanding or engagement.
4. Proficient IT skills; able to input, save and open information in a variety of systems.
Our Values
* Caring for and about you is our top priority.
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
* Working together with you to develop innovative solutions.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
* 27 days’ annual leave (rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell).
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
* ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
Additional Information
For further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point‑by‑point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
EEO Statement
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accations:
* Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer
* Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member
* Disability Confident Leader
* Carer Confident Level 2
* Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award
Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.
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