Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant for Ophthalmology OPD across BMEC and Sandwell sitesWe are looking for motivated and committed people who want to provide the highest standard of care whilst ensuring patients are treated with dignity, compassion and respect as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) across a range of specialties. Full time and part-time hours will be considered for this post.Please note candidates that may have applied for this position in the last three months need not apply on this occasionUnder the supervision of a registered nurse the Health Care Assistant will undertake agreed duties demonstrating the level of competence and professionalism required as a participating team member to deliver high quality patient care.Can you show us through your application and at interview how you would treat our patients with the compassion, dignity and respect they have a right to expect?You will be required to hold a NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care.If you believe you are able to meet these essential requirements, we would be very happy to consider your application.Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.  Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.  Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.  We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.  When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.  For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sherminder Sanghera Job title: Department Manager Email address: sherminder.sanghera@nhs.net Telephone number: 07973784486