Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant/Assistant Practitioner to join our team at St Elizabeth Ward.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have been working in a similar environment and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratio.
About us
Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Undertake delegated responsibilities from registered nurses, and maintain a safe standard of practice
2. Work accurately and with a high volume of work during peak times
3. Establish a rapport with the patient and an awareness of the individuals needs, ensuring these are communicated to the registered nurse
4. Ensure any intake records are completed in a timely and accurate manner, and report any changes/difficulties to the registered nurse responsible for the patient
5. Build excellent relationships with our Consultants
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
6. Diploma/degree in relevant subject or evidence of work in a clinical environment
7. Experience in one of the following
8. Evidence of ongoing training ad commitment to development
9. To be patient focussed
Desirable
10. Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers, colleagues, patients and their families
11. Ability to be flexible and adaptable
12. Ability to be motivated and forward thinking