Health Care Assistant

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to support visa applications for this position.

Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same and you can make a real impact on other people's lives?

An opportunity has arisen to join our welcoming and supportive teams within the Surgery Division at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our amazing staff make a significant difference to our patients every single day, striving to provide the best possible patient-centred care.

We are looking for motivated individuals who share our trust values, to come and work in a busy, demanding but highly rewarding career. You should have the ability and determination to learn and develop new skills, and are committed to continuous improvement and development.

The post holder will carry out a broad range of clinical duties, under the guidance of our registrants, including:

• Establishing a professional rapport with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues.
• Communicating effectively with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues.
• Ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
• Delivering personal care including assisting patients with their elimination needs.
• Providing support to patients who require enhanced care.
• Assisting patients, where necessary by the use of appropriate aids/appliance, to achieve physical comfort. This will involve the safe moving and handling of patients to varying degrees dependant on their condition and care needs.
• Serving meals and drinks to patients, and assisting patients with their nutritional needs.
• Bed making, correct disposal of linen and waste.
• Providing information to enable the effectiveness of the care to be evaluated and accurate records maintained.
• Contributing to patient safety.
• Working collaboratively with your colleagues, to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Working within the limitations of your own competence and scope of practice, seeking assistance when required.
• Actively providing support and reassurance to patients and their relatives.
• Acting as an advocate for your patients.
• Reporting and escalating any concern regarding patient care.
• Ensuring safekeeping of patient's property and valuables within Trust guidelines.