Overview
To assist all members of the multi‑disciplinary staff to provide a high standard of patient‑centered care including assisting patients to wash and dress, toileting, eating and drinking. All activities of daily living.
To assist patients to achieve independence and their maximum independence through a planned programme of rehabilitation and re‑enablement. To contribute to the effective and efficient management of all unit resources. To provide a safe and supportive environment in which patient‑centered rehabilitation can develop.
Responsibilities
* Facilitate and support patients communication throughout daily activities.
* Assist and run individual or group activities as required.
* Assist patients to gain adequate nutrition by serving meals/drinks, taking into consideration dietary/nutritional requirements and helping with eating and drinking as needed.
* Assist patients carrying out exercise programs relating to mobility, communication, feeding and drinking as directed by members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Assist patient in transfer practice and mobilization.
* Assist members of the multi‑disciplinary team in discharge planning and assessments for equipment where appropriate.
* Take telephone messages accurately and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
* Comply with health and safety policies, reporting accidents/incidents, ‘near misses’ or hazards in accordance with agreed local procedures and CHS policies.
* Assist patients in daily activities, including washing, dressing and kitchen skills as directed by members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Assist patient with elimination needs and personal hygiene, maintaining their privacy and dignity.
* Prevent/minimise cross infection by adhering to infection control policies.
* Minimise the risk of pressure ulcers developing through own practice and assisting with the education of the patient.
* Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and blood sugar readings, as directed by a Registered nurse.
* Collect relevant samples/specimens as requested by registered nurse.
* Maintain effective communication networks within the team/unit, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
* Developing and maintaining skills in basic life support.
* Ensure effective use, care and maintenance of equipment within the unit.
* Assist with the serving of meals and drinks provision, ensuring that all patients receive adequate assistance/support to achieve nutritional needs.
* Participate in bed making/cleaning as required.
Unit Information
Windsor intermediate care unit is a 19 bedded unit. Our purpose is to provide an enhanced intermediate care and rehabilitation service predominately for the older person. Preventing acute hospital admissions and facilitating early discharge are our primary goals. We are currently looking for a motivated, confident and forward‑thinking individual to join our well‑established care and therapy team.
Immigration and Sponsorship
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.
As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre‑Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026.
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