About this role
Job summary
This position is based on the Acute Medical floor at PRH and the post will be based mostly on AAU or AMU .We are looking for caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our team. You will have good communication skills and a caring nature, with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. In return we can offer you a robust training programme (a 2 week academy Healthcare programme prior to starting in the department if new to the role), as well as further training and education to progress your career with us.
PLEASE NOTE- there is very limited availability in flexible working
Main duties of the job
oThis role supports registered nurses in providing safe and caring support to patients.oIt involves helping patients with everyday needs such as washing, eating, drinking and moving safely.oYou will check and record basic health information and report any concerns to a nurse.oThe job includes keeping the ward clean, tidy and well-organised, and helping with basic admin tasks.oYou will work flexibly across different wards and follow all training, policies and safety rules.oGood communication, kindness and respect for patients and their individual needs are essential.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached document entitles "Candidate Job Pack"
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role Experience of care either formal or informal e.g. for a family/friend
Desirable
Previous hospital experience
Qualifications Essential
GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A - C) Functional Skills L1 or higher2
Desirable
Level 2 Diploma in Health Care support NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Apley Castle
TELFORD
TF1 6TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)