The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Healthcare Assistant - Ward 35
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Job Overview
This advert is for permanent positions only, please do not submit an application if you are wanting to join the Bank
This position is not eligible for sponsorship
You’re on your way to making a difference to people’s lives as a healthcare assistant.
We’re looking to recruit passionate and committed individuals to our teams at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We have permanent full and part-time positions available.
We will offer a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.
Main duties of the job
- To work on a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
- Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks.
- Serving meals and helping to feed patients.
- Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:
- Bathing/washing
- Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
- Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:
- Encouraging continence
- Emptying urinary catheter bags
- Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
- Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence
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We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
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