Job overview
We’re looking to recruit passionate and committed individuals to our team on the Medical Escalation Ward at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. 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 and a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
- Monitoring patients and performing basic health check
- 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
Working for our organisation
As the largest employer within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, joining the NHS is much more than just another job.
Benefits of joining us include:
- Flexible work patterns with the option to add extra hours
- Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Competitive and transparent pay structure
- Blue Light discounts
- Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this job role please see full job description and person specification.