Healthcare Assistant | Surgical Wards | Brentwood | Permanent | 37.5 |
Spire Hartswood Hospital is now recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join their warm and friendly team on the wards.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment.
2. Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients
3. Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient’s health and well-being to the appropriate person
4. Assisting with the movement of patients in line with clinic policies
Who we're looking for:
5. Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a hospital environment
6. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care /Care Certificate / NVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential
7. Basic numeracy & literacy.
8. Demonstrate a patient focused approach
9. Experience in : ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
10. Good team work ethic
11. Enthusiastic and energetic professional
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
13. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
14. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
15. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
16. Free Bupa wellness screening
17. Private medical insurance
18. Life assurance
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information
We're committed to people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.