We have a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position available in our busy and thriving Elective Surgical Orthopaedic Ward working at High Wycombe Hospital as part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
- Ensure the safety of patients at all times and report any hazards.
- Adhere to the Trust policy for the safe keeping of patients’ personal possessions.
- Undertake cleaning and correct storage of equipment at the direction of the Nurse in Charge.
- Report faulty equipment in need of repair
- Assist with unpacking and checking of stores as required
- Report when ward stock is low.
- Clean and tidy lockers and cupboards.
- Clean beds and lockers after discharge of patient according to hospital policy
- Answer patient call-bells and take appropriate action.
- Answer telephone in the correct manner and take messages as appropriate.
- Assist in the general cleanliness and tidiness of ward area including kitchen, sluice and storerooms.
- Following appropriate training and when deemed competent, use equipment within own department at the direction of nurse in charge.
- Participate in an annual performance review.
- Understand the importance of fire precautions and is aware of hospital policy regarding emergency procedures for example fire, cardiac arrest and major incident.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Abigail Payne Job title: Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01494 426398
Ward 12B, wycombe general hospital, high wycombe Buckinghamshire
ward 12B - 01494426398
Ward admin Sumaira Nawaz - 01494426358
