Healthcare Assistant

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a dynamic, people-centred environment, where you will be empowered to support patients with complex conditions, adopting a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice and control, following our philosophy of enabling people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and wellbeing.
We value our employees and put people first. We ensure that staff are well supported.
Working in a passionate team, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth, with opportunities to help you build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel.
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. Fulfil the role of a Healthcare Assistant using a Competency Tool applicable to this role.
To work within a team supporting and assisting qualified staff in the implementation of patient care. (to include personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, moving and handling, mobilising, making beds, serving meals and feeding patients)
To adhere to patients individualised care plans as prescribed by the qualified staff and other multi-professional team members (e.g., physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietician, Doctor etc)
To assist all disciplines involved in the rehabilitation/ care of the patient on the ward with initial assessments and on-going rehabilitation/ care plans

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US INCLUDE:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
Free parking across Trust sites
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Good communication skills both written and IT
Ability to work as part of a team
Reliable, punctual and support change within the ward environment
Will be required to undertake the Care Certificate training Working for your organisation
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.