Healthcare Assistant | Wards | Private Hospital | Permanent | Full-time | Southampton
Spire Southampton Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the wards on a permanent full-time basis.
Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments.
Duties and responsibilities;
To provide exemplary planned care for patients while managing more than one clinical team.
You will be required to:
1. In this fast-paced role, you will be required to assist our Clinical team in providing exemplary Care within the department, whilst providing Healthcare Assistance to our Nursing team.
2. As a HCA, duties will include routine tasks related to the delivery of care to ensure our patient’s health and well-being.
3. You will move and set up diagnostic equipment (after training) and other resources, as well as applying technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment.
4. You must have experience or a willingness to learn both Venepuncture and ECG Recording.
Who we're looking for
5. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential
6. Must have previous experience working as an HCA in an hospital setting, surgical ward, or ward experience - this is essential - please only apply if you have this experience.
7. System literacy is essential; MS Office and SAP is desirable
8. Must be accurate and have a strong desire for attention to detail
9. Must have right to work in the UK with no restrictions
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time Variation of shifts
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
10. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
11. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
12. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
13. Free Bupa wellness screening
14. Private medical insurance
15. Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
16. Driving clinical excellence
17. Doing the right thing
18. Caring is our passion
19. Keeping it simple
20. Delivering on our promises
21. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.