Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital has an exciting and rewarding, full time opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role forms an intrinsic part of our clinical team, working alongside our nursing staff in the surgical ward.
*Shifts – Monday to Sunday - Long day - 0700-1930 or nights 1900-0730
Here at Spire we maintain our commitment to developing you professionally. Come and talk to us about a flexible working pattern. At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion and our vision is to be recognized as a world class healthcare business. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital holds a long standing reputation for providing high quality, comprehensive private hospital care. Our facilities are excellent and the hospital is staffed by a valued team of highly skilled professionals. We provide a dynamic and stimulating environment for highly motivated nurses.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Assisting the team on the surgical ward in the provision of exemplary patient care
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 hospital policies
Who we're looking for:
5. Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
7. Experience in : ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
8. It would be advantageous to hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Care Certifcate
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
9. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
10. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
11. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
12. Free Bupa wellness screening
13. Private medical insurance
14. Life assurance