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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Healthcare Assistant - Wards

The closing date is 01 September 2025

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Job summary

To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment.

Main duties of the job

To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment. Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well being. Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs Establish and maintain communication with people on routine care matters Contribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI. To maintain standards of infection control within the hospital and own department and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice. Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies. To meet Spire values, whilst delivering care to patients and relatives To adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct, Guidelines and Spire Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Standards at all times

About us

Healthcare Assistant/Nottingham/Tollerton/Fulltime Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistant to join the team on a full time basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

22811

Job locations

Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham

Nottingham

NG12 4GA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant/Nottingham/Tollerton/Fulltime Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistant to join the team on a full time basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment.

  • Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well being.
  • Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs
  • Establish and maintain communication with people on routine care matters
  • Contribute to own personal development.
  • Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
  • Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
  • Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
  • To maintain standards of infection control within the hospital and own department and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs
  • To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.
  • Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies.
  • To meet Spire values, whilst delivering care to patients and relatives
  • To adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct, Guidelines and Spire Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Standards at all times
  • Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experience
  • Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
  • Basic nursing care
  • Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
  • English language to IELTS 7.0
  • Basic clinical observation skills
    • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Healthcare Assistant/Nottingham/Tollerton/Fulltime Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistant to join the team on a full time basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment.

  • Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well being.
  • Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs
  • Establish and maintain communication with people on routine care matters
  • Contribute to own personal development.
  • Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
  • Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
  • Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
  • To maintain standards of infection control within the hospital and own department and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs
  • To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.
  • Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies.
  • To meet Spire values, whilst delivering care to patients and relatives
  • To adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct, Guidelines and Spire Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Standards at all times
  • Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experience
  • Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
  • Basic nursing care
  • Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
  • English language to IELTS 7.0
  • Basic clinical observation skills
    • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experience

    Desirable

    • NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
    • Basic nursing care
    • Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Basic clinical observation skills

    Desirable

    • Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
    • Basic nursing care
    • Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Basic clinical observation skills
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experience

    Desirable

    • NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
    • Basic nursing care
    • Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Basic clinical observation skills

    Desirable

    • Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
    • Basic nursing care
    • Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Basic clinical observation skills

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham

    Nottingham

    NG12 4GA


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham

    Nottingham

    NG12 4GA


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    George Milonas

    george.milonas@spirehealthcare.com

    08004346600

    Details

    Date posted

    01 August 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 2

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    22811

    Job locations

    Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham

    Nottingham

    NG12 4GA


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