Job summary

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Specialist Nursing Home service at the RHN as a Health Care Assistant. You will play a vital role as part of our multidisciplinary team, supporting adults with complex neurological disabilities and long-term care needs. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, comfort, and wellbeing. Strong communication skills and effective teamwork are essential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and be part of a supportive and specialised care environment.

Our vision for the future is that we will be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability. Our mission is to provide outstanding care and empowering individuals with neuro-disability, enabling them to live their lives to their fullest potential.

Main duties of the job

To assist patients with all aspects of their personal hygiene care which will include; washing, bathing, dressing, continence and mouth care whilst enabling them to be as independent with these tasks as possible.
To assist with mobility including; hoisting, positioning and assisting with mobility aids.
To support patients with eating and drinking tasks, which may include the use of adapted feeding equipment, recording of food and fluid intake and feeding patients with an impaired swallow function.
Responsible for providing proficient communication with patients and others in challenging situations, which may include supporting patients with complex communication needs and patients who present with behavioural/emotional challenges as a result of their brain injury.
To support patients to pursue social and leisure activities and assisting in a programme to help facilitate this.
To participate fully in a 24 hour, 7 day week staff roster, including working Bank Holidays, as required by the needs of the service. Shift patterns may vary and include split days off. A high degree of flexibility is required.

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