Healthcare Assistant – Surgical Ward

The Harley Street Clinic

Full time 37.5hrs per week

Monday – Sunday to work rotation, you must be able to cover long days, nights and weekends.

Salary: £23,000 – £27,000 (dependent on experience) plus 9% shift enhancement & Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

As the Healthcare Assistant, you will be based on a Surgical ward under the direction of the Registered Nurse. You will need to carry out observations, investigations and basic treatments as required. You will also oversee chaperoning of patients and assisting medical staff with day to day duties.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

• Greet patients, visitors, consultants and staff in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Assist with patient care requirements under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assess patient’s condition through basic measurements.
• Maintain stock control and careful use of equipment
• Ensuring patient comfort, dignity and privacy are maintained at all times and are specific to the patients’ needs.
• Chaperoning patients and required equipment as necessary for appointments and clinic.
• Ensure strict confidentiality is applied to all clients and staff, ensuring need to know basis is applied at all times.
• Communicate care to patients, their family and/or carers using appropriate language and rationale
• Assists the registered nurse with appropriate clinical documentation
• Reports any concerns to the trained nurse in charge of the patient
• Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

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 Healthcare Assistant 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.

Location : London W1G

HOW TO APPLY

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