Senior Healthcare Assistant

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Would you like to be part of an innovative team of nurses that strive for quality and excellence in a bright, modern Community Hospital?
An exciting opportunity is available for candidates to apply for a full time Senior Healthcare Assistant post at West Berkshire Community Hospital Inpatient Unit. The successful candidate will be working in a supportive and flexible working environment, with ample opportunity for new learning and professional development pathways.
The post is rotational for day and night shifts across two inpatient wards.
We are pioneers in compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, positive member of the nursing team to support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and to provide direct care to patients. Part of your role will be to ensure that patient safety is maintained at all times. We would expect you to fulfil the role of a Senior Healthcare Assistant using a Competency Tool applicable to this role.
You would be working within a fantastic, hardworking multi-disciplinary team supporting and assisting qualified staff in the implementation of patient care.
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.

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.
Previous formal caring experience working in a similar environment.
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or experience.
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 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