Healthcare Assistant

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Are you a compassionate individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Tarrant Ward, based at Blandford Community Hospital are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join their experienced team.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be working alongside an experienced multi-disciplinary team. We have two palliative care suites where you will access to on-the-job training, such as venepuncture and blood pressure monitoring. We pride ourselves at providing the best care to patients and their families in their last weeks or days of their life. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation in theGold Standard Frameworkaward for end-of-life care.

We offer a structured induction programme and further career development including the opportunity to develop into a Band 3 position. After a year of service there are opportunities to explore enrolling on the Trainee Nursing Apprenticeship & the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship. We have flexible family-friendly working patterns, pastoral support and the chance to be part of a supportive, high performing team of healthcare professionals.

The Health Care Assistant post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 15 hours. We have a variety of flexible shifts listed below.

Early - 07.30 – 15.30

Late - 12.30 – 20.30

Nights – 20.15 – 07.45

Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

To assist the Sister /Charge Nurse in providing a high quality nursing care to clearly defined group of patients.

To assist the MDT to aid patient in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge.

To meet service objectives and work within the operational policy.

You will –

assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.

assist the multi-disciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge.

participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients

Staff are our top priority and we are a learning organisation who believes in investing in our staff to help them develop personally and professionally to reach their full potential.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netto access the support.