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Healthcare Assistant | Spire Nottingham Hospital | Tollerton | Full Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits
Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our ward team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and enjoys working as part of a supportive clinical team. You'll play a key role in helping patients feel comfortable, safe and cared for throughout their hospital stay, whilst working in a clean, modern and well-resourced environment.
At Spire Healthcare, our people are what make us different. We value the contribution our Healthcare Assistants make every day and are committed to supporting ongoing development, wellbeing and career progression.
Duties and responsibilities:
Working under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, you will help deliver a high standard of care to patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting patients with their individual care needs and day-to-day wellbeingAssisting the nursing team in delivering high-quality patient careMonitoring and reporting any changes in a patient's condition to the relevant clinical staffCommunicating effectively with patients, relatives and colleaguesMaintaining accurate patient records in line with hospital policies and data protection requirementsHelping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environmentSupporting infection prevention and control practices across the department
Who we're looking for:
We're looking for a caring, compassionate and motivated individual who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering excellent patient care.
You will have:
Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a healthcare settingNVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience)Good understanding of basic nursing careBasic awareness of health, safety and infection control practicesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA professional and patient-focused approachStrong team working skills and a willingness to learnEnglish language proficiency to IELTS 7.0 standard
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 holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
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.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
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.
