Healthcare Assistant - Developmental role


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £25,272 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Plymouth, PL4 7PY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

Provide and maintain a high standard of care. Support patients with activities of daily living, i.e personal care, feeding, toileting. Responsible for ensuring that patients valuables are documented and locked in a safe area. Responsible for the updating of basic patient information i.e fluid balance and nutrition. Carry out assigned tasks under the direction of a qualified nurse or the supervision of a more senior grade nursing assistant. This could include supporting the patients in all aspects of personal care and using communication skills with patients, carers and other colleagues. Be conversant with and carry out the Livewell Southwests policies and procedures in the delivery of care and service. Be familiar with the ward or community-based routines and programmes and carry them out effectively. To always ensure the confidentially of patients and clinical documents at all times. Use all available resources safely and economically, seeking guidance where necessary. Participate in training sessions designed to develop knowledge and skills, and attend in-service training as agreed by your manager. To respect the dignity, privacy and independence of patients at all times. To report to registered nurse any changes to a patients condition. Be involved in multi-disciplinary discussions regarding patient centred care. Be aware of patients on mental health restrictions/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard. Promote the work of the ward or community area settings for Livewell Southwest at all times. To be aware of the processes around emergency calls and at all times be under the guidance of registered staff. This will include personal alarms, fire and cardiac arrest. Be conversant with and to carry out Livewell Southwests policies and procedures in the delivery of care and services. To act as an ambassador for Livewell with external agencies and partner organisations. Always address staff, patients and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner either in person or on the telephone. Be conversant with and comply with all relevant organisational protocols and policies and have valid organisational IT access. Compassionate, caring and kind in their practice. To support the team in promoting a recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery focused activities and imparting information and education as required. Report any complaints, untoward events, or incidents to qualified nursing staff, and where appropriate under their supervision, complete the appropriate records. This post will involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies. The post holder will be competent in computer skills. Shift work including night shifts. Assist by providing appropriate conditions for patient comfort There would be an occasional exposure to emotional circumstances due to the nature of the patients conditions. There may be an occasional requirement for concentration throughout the shift patten.

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