Healthcare Assistant

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Oakwood Unit for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic band 2 Health care assistant for part time ( 15 hours) post. Oakwood is a nurse led community inpatient hospital with 24 beds. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, and Multi Therapy assistants. The role will be based in Oakwood, Prospect Park Hospital, which aims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home. We are looking for dynamic and motivated staff, who can provide effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently to ensure patient safety is maintained at all times. Fulfil the role of Healthcare Assistant using a Competency Tool applicable to this role. We offer a supportive environment for personal and professional development
supported by qualified staff. The Trust core values of delivering compassionate excellence are integral to the
Service. The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values and meet the criteria for the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the unit at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
To support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and to provide
direct care to patients.
To ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

1. English to a standard able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)
2. Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.
3. Good communication skills both verbally and written.
4. Ability to work as part of a team.
5. Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions.
   For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point - by - point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted . For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
   If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
   We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Melanie Rubia, Service Lead on 01189605915 or email melanie.rubia@berkshire.nhs.uk
   We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required