Health Care Assistant

Dorset Healthcare

Health Care Assistant

£24336

Dorset Healthcare, Long Cross, North Dorset

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1d9e92434a0340e69e91d9897bfb67f2

Full Job Description

Westminster memorial hospital are looking for either an experienced or new to care Health Care Assistant to join their team.
This role involves providing nursing care to a wide variety of patients on Shaston ward at WMH.
This post is a mix of both day and night shifts and staff will be given the opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge both clinical ly and professionally .
This vacancy is for 30 hours per week.
If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan to progress you from a band 2 to a band 3 Health Care Assistant on successful completion.
Employment into this post requires an enhanced DBS check., To assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients , relatives and carers.
To assist the MDT team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge.

Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.