Healthcare Assistant - Theatres | Spire Murrayfield Hospital - Edinburgh | Permanent | Competitive salary
Spire Murrayfield Hospital is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join their fantastic Theatre team, on a permanent basis.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Working as part of our theatre team you will be providing a caring support service to our patients
2. This will include assisting the Nurses during procedures, transporting patients to and from the ward and opening sterile packs
3. You will ensure instruments are prepared and ready before procedures and assist with the cleanliness and maintenance of the theatres
Who we're looking for:
4. Previous experience of working as a HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment – wards or theatres
5. You will have NVQ Level 3 and Health and Social Care
6. Care Competencies completed
7. Cannulation experience – desirable
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
9. Experience in ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
Benefits:
We offer employees 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