Job summaryWe are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to join our team at the Community Rehabilitation Unit based at St. Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight.You will be supporting registered nursing staff and therapists in the provision of clinical care to the patients within the nurse-led unit. As part of your role you will also carry out some housekeeping tasks such as: preparation of drinks, breakfasts, cleaning etc.The successful candidate will assist the patient in all activities of daily living and achieving their goals set by the Therapists, with both direct and indirect supervision as delegated by a registered nurse.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the role will be:To maintain patient comfort, dignity and privacy at all times.To prepare patients drinks, serve meals and provide assistance as required.Assist in the emergency resuscitation of patients, following appropriate training.Escort patients to other areas and departments as per Trust escort protocol.Maintain high standards of care in an environment which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals.About usSouthern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGood basic educationBasic IT skillsDesirableConsider NVQ Level 2 Direct CareContribute to own personal development.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameSouthern Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Marys HospitalParkhurst RoadNewportIsle of WightPO30 5TGEmployer's websitehttps://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)