Healthcare Assistant – Surgical Ward
Birmingham: The Harborne Hospital
Full time: Monday – Sunday, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Flexible to work long days, nights and weekends on internal rotation
Permanent Contract | Salary: Competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance
The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is a state‑of‑the‑art £100 million, purpose‑built 50‑bed multi‑speciality private hospital. Situated on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, we benefit from exceptional clinical infrastructure, advanced equipment and highly skilled multidisciplinary teams who deliver full clinical pathways across a wide range of specialties, including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery.
We are now seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our 12‑bedded multi‑speciality surgical ward, caring for patients undergoing procedures in GI, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Breast, Spinal, Liver and other surgical specialties. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that delivers outstanding patient care within a modern, supportive and clinically rich environment.
As a Healthcare Assistant on our surgical ward, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their inpatient stay. Your responsibilities will include providing high‑quality personal care, assisting patients with daily activities such as washing, dressing, mobility and nutrition, and ensuring they feel safe, comfortable and supported at all times.
You will monitor and record observations under the supervision of registered nurses, support with preparing patients for surgery and recovery, maintain a clean and safe ward environment, assist with equipment and stock management, and contribute to the smooth running of the ward by responding promptly to patient needs.
You will also work closely with the nursing team to ensure that care plans are followed, patient dignity is upheld and communication with patients and their families is always warm, respectful and reassuring.
At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver exceptional patient care. We care that you want a career you can feel proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you care for others.
What you'll bring
* Acute hospital experience gained within the NHS or private healthcare sector
* A recognised Healthcare Certificate or equivalent care qualification
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced surgical environment
* Confidence in undertaking clinical observations accurately and safely
* Competence in supporting patients with mobility and manual handling using safe techniques
* A compassionate, patient‑centred approach with the ability to maintain dignity and respect at all times
* A positive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities.
Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Sister/Charge Nurse in the surgical team, you'll be eligible for:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Group Life Assurance from day one
* Critical illness cover
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Who are HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities.
Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
* Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
* Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
* Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
* Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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