Healthcare Assistant

Band 2 - Permanent - Full time and Part time opportunities

Milford Hospital cares for older peoples with frailty and acute frailty requirements. The hospital consist of two wards which work together to provide a high standard of care to older people.

We are seeking to employ enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who have a caring and compassionate attitude. You should have good communication skills, a passion for older peoples care and enjoy working as part of a team in providing excellent care in a kind, warm and friendly environment. You should be highly motivated and well organised with previous caring experience desirable.

You will also enjoy the great location of Milford Hospital which is set in lovely rural grounds and has a secluded courtyard garden which is very much enjoyed by patients and their visitors. There is plenty of free available parking on site.

We offer a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for growth and development. Each successful candidate is given a full Trust Induction and a three week innovative and interactive induction to the role with mentor support and access to our community practice development nurse. The RSCH is a National Care Certificate awarding organisation and actively supports applications to further careers in caring.

For more information on this role, please refer to the attached job description. For an informal discussion, please call Hayley Harvey Ward Senior sister on 01483 956480 or our inpatient matron Nanette Garner 07790986399.

If you are interested in applying for this post please use the links provided to access the full job description/person specification and apply online.

The Royal Surrey is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made for any candidates with a disability.

Important:

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within three weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means that your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

The Trust aims to treat all applicants fairly in regards to any disclosure of conviction revealed at the application stage. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. If you currently reside outside of the UK we will require documentary proof of security/police clearance, in English.

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has a safeguarding policy for both adults and children and is committed to all safeguarding legislation and current standards.