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We are hiring Band 2 Healthcare Assistants 

Healthcare Assistant at James Paget University Hospital provide a range of personal care and delegated clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.

Working as part of a  multidisciplinary team our Healthcare Assistant's  undertake high quality, caring and compassionate  care, containing to the delivery of a high quality healthcare to patients. 

The following Wards that we are looking to recruit is for ward 18

The HCA role is a great entry-point into an NHS career – many of our Healthcare Assistants go on to complete further training to develop their skills and further their career.

In this busy environment, roles vary depending on the type of area you work in. For example, working as a healthcare assistant on a ward is very different to working as an HCA in outpatient areas.

IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP PLEASE DO NOT APPLY 

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Key duties and responsibilities

Working under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional, HCAs participate in the clinical care provided to patients, prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role. Specific duties and responsibilities include;

• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, toileting and use of continence aids
• Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct patient positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity
• Developing positive relationships with parents, families and carers
• Be aware of the patient’s needs – emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs.
• Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
• Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Report any information regarding the wellbeing of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
• Manage and organise time and activities to support and meet the needs of individuals
• To empower patients and their families to make their own decisions about health and choices.

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED JD & PS FOR ALL OF THE DUTIES

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We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.