Job summary
Job Summary
- To work under direct or indirect supervision of the nursing staff, providing assistance with patients' overall care and safety.
- Support the team to deliver high-quality patient-centred care.
- To abide by The London Clinic and unit philosophies.
- To understand and follow the Clinic policies and procedures.
- Acknowledge limitations and seek advice/support when necessary.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the JobClinical Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist with the maintenance of patient safety at all times.
- Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients, recognising their individuality, and promoting privacy and dignity.
- Assist with patient hygiene, elimination, mobility, physical comfort, eating, and drinking while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Perform and report clinical observations of patients, including:
- Respiration rate
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Blood pressure
- Oxygen saturation
- Fluid balance
- Observe and report changes in patients' conditions to the named nurse/nurse in charge.
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, visitors, and other hospital departments.
- Assist with the maintenance of ward cleanliness and adhere to The London Clinic policies relating to infection control.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, visitor, and staff information.
- Participate in Unit/Clinic projects.
- To be aware of and comply with all relevant Clinic and unit policies and guidelines.
- To receive and follow instruction on the correct and safe use of all equipment relevant to your job and the procedures for reporting faults with this equipment.
- To assist with the maintenance of stock levels.
- To be flexible in staffing situations where possible.
- Carry out duties in an efficient and helpful manner to maximise benefit for patients, visitors, colleagues, and self, to promote the Clinic and the unit.
About us
Overview of Your Organisation
We have exciting opportunities for Healthcare Assistants to join our Bank Nursing team and work across The London Clinic's hospital sites in Central London (Close to Regents Park & Baker Street tube stations).
The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, and we have been providing exceptional care since 1932. We have:
- 8 premises, where we perform highly complex procedures as well as routine surgery & medicine.
- A main hospital spanning 8 floors, comprising:
- Over 100 patient beds.
- 10 theatres.
- An award-winning cancer centre, which includes:
- State-of-the-art radiotherapy and chemotherapy suites.
- 47 dedicated patient bedrooms for Oncology & Haematology patients.
Details
Date posted
24 January 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£18 to £24 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
Bank1
Job locations
20 Devonshire Pl, London
London
W1G 6BW
Employer details
Employer name
The London Clinic
Address
20 Devonshire Pl, London
London
W1G 6BW