In this role, you will support the delivery of high quality care to patients on Kestrel Ward, working under the guidance of registered nurses. You will assist with both clinical and personal care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect at all times. You will be involved in supporting patients with a range of complex needs, including those at end of life, those requiring rehabilitation and those in crisis. This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to patient wellbeing and experience. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and families, ensuring continuity of care and a positive patient journey.
Responsibilities
- Supporting patients with daily care and clinical needs under supervision
- Reporting changes in patient condition to the registered nurse
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Assisting with simple clinical tasks such as dressings when trained and competent
- Communicating effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team
- Promoting patient health, wellbeing and dignity at all times
- Contributing to a safe, clean and supportive ward environment
Qualifications
- Essential skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively as part of a team; Caring and compassionate approach; Ability to recognise own limitations and work within scope of practice; Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Desirable experience: Working in a healthcare or care setting; Supporting patients with complex or long‑term conditions; Relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Safeguarding
- Safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is paramount; we have policies and procedures to promote safeguarding and safer working practices; all staff undergo a safer recruitment process, including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks
Benefits
- Salary of £24,785 FTE
- Access to group pension
- Free tea, coffee and milk at base location
- Membership of My Reward Hub – discounts, cashback and vouchers
- Early wage access to help cover life’s emergencies
- Online and face‑to‑face support for mental and physical wellbeing, including healthy recipes, activity challenges, post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning and bespoke career pathways for continuing professional development through Outstanding Learning Enterprise
- Open, just culture with at least £100,000 ringfenced innovation funding each year
Department: Full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
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