Healthcare Assistant - Wards
The Blackheath Hospital
5 Hours & Permanent
00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Blackheath Hospital in London is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff in the Wards department.
This is a Full time role for 37.The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.
Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.
Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, assisting with catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.
Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams to support safe and efficient patient care
Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) desirable.
Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
~25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
~ Private Pension Scheme
~ Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
~ Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
~ Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
~ Non-contributory life insurance
~ Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
~ Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
~ Employee recognition programmes
~ Industry leading training and development opportunities
...Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles...and more.
Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
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