Department: Clinical & Nursing Location: Margate Salary: £25,633.33 - £31,010.27 Closing Date: 2nd February 2026 Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week (over a seven-day working rota) 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Interview Date: W/C 16th February 2026 Qualifications and Experience GCSE English or equivalent Safeguarding training Experience in the provision of care Ability to record and document medical records Ability to follow clinical policy and procedures Excellent communication skills Motivational skills Ability to problem solve Ability to cope with distressing or challenging situations Ability to work under pressure Caring and friendly with good interpersonal skills Ability to listen in a sensitive and empathetic nature Committed to providing high quality patient care with washing, dressing, eating and mobility Supportive to patents Flexible working patterns to meet the service needs which will include weekend and evening work Dear Candidate, Are you the candidate we are looking for to join our team at Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd. There has genuinely never been a better time to join our organisation as we embark on a dynamic and ambitious strategy to expand our services. We are looking for a friendly, flexible and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our forward-thinking ward at Spencer Private Hospital in Margate. Working closely with a team of individuals who provide a professional and competent service in the delivery of health care across the company, you'll play a key role in supporting patients who access our services for elective clinical procedures. Delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced based care to a diverse group of individuals. The ward delivers high quality care across a broad range of specialities including Orthopaedic, general surgery and Gynaecology services. Our sites are based within EKHUFT and this position is working at the Margate site. We hope Spencer Private Hospitals will appeal to those of you whose purpose is to provide the best of care in an appreciated and respected environment with ambition to improve their knowledge and skillset whilst caring for a multiplicity of patients in a considerate environment. Thank you for considering a position with us. We look forward to welcoming you into Spencer Private Hospitals should you be successful at interview. How to apply: We regret that CVs are not accepted for any of our roles, for an application pack please download the file. If you are using an iPad or iPhone you will need to download an app for opening zip files. To discuss these opportunities, please contact: Anne Marie Christian, Ward Manager on 01843 234552 Alternatively, please contact Rachel McGregor, HR Assistant Telephone: 01304 222580 E-mail: recruitment@spencerhospitals.com Previous candidates need not apply. Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date, dependent upon the number of adverts received.