Healthcare Assistant

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

You are an enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant with a warm personality, excellent communication and people skills and the resilience to help us transform our patients’ lives. As an integral member of our ARC team (Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre), working together to provide a comprehensive geriatric assessment and patient-centred rehabilitation to the patients that attend the clinic, you will ensure a seamless delivery across a multi-disciplinary team. You will be supported in the delivery of compassionate, safe, and structured care to our local community. You will be assessing and treating patients under the direction of the medical and nursing staff. There is also a unique opportunity to deliver exercises for patients in small classes, under the direction of the therapy team. Being a sympathetic advocate for patients, you will ensure that they are supported in their preferences, that their dignity is maintained, and that their social, cultural, and spiritual needs are met. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, warm, and empathetic environment. Hours are Monday to Friday during the daytime. Full time hours are available, with the opportunity for reasonable flexibility or possible part time hours would be considered. Work is clinic based.
To support the qualified staff in the running of ARC Clinics and activities.
To complete nurse-based assessment for our patients within the clinic setting.
To lead on conducting various exercise classes.
Great communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
To provide direct care to patients and to undertake enhanced rehabilitation and clinical competencies as required for your role.
To be able to perform the following: ECG recording, 24-hour ECG recording and downloading, blood sugar monitoring, venepuncture, temperature, blood pressures, pulse oximetry, possible simple wound care and other clinical responsibilities as delegated by the nursing staff. Training will be provided as required.
Main base is St Marks Hospital in Maidenhead (with sister sites at Upton Hospital in Slough and Bracknell).
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.

Fluent in written and spoken English with English GCSE or equivalent.
NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Good communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Able to confidently use IT systems and computers.
Willingness to learn new skills and attend training.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
To be willing to work at different locations as required
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
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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 contact: Hannah Turner, Hannah.turner2@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
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