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Healthcare Assistant (Abbey ward, Wotton Lawn Hospital) - C9327-25-0244
Gloucester
Job summary
** 2x Substantive posts & 1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 6 months available**
*Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*
Two exciting opportunities have arisen within Abbey ward, Wotton Lawn hospital, 2 for a permanent HCA and 1 for a 6 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Abbey ward is an 18 bedded mixed gender acute ward that caters for people experiencing a variety of mental health issues.
Wotton Lawn Hospital tour - YouTube/
Main duties of the job
To assist trained nurses in the provision of nursing care including health promotion as detailed in individual care plans.
Participate in the performing of appropriate tasks necessary to meet the needs of the unit.
Assist service users outside the ward environment to establish and maintain social contacts.
Assist in the preparation and delivery of social, sports and recreational activities for ward patients.
To work collaboratively with staff from Hotel Services and other departments to ensure that the ward environment is clean, tidy and welcoming.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Date posted
13 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-25-203
Job locations
Abbey ward, Wotton Lawn hospital
Horton road
Gloucester
GL1 3WL
For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert to view the supporting documents or apply online
Closing date for applications: 19-03-2025
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674
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