Bank Healthcare Assistant

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Discounted gym

Job summary

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Outpatients on a bank/part-time basis. The role involves assisting across clinics, supporting clinicians and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, including dressings and wound care when needed.

Ideal candidates will hold NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and have relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting. Weekend work is included as part of ad hoc shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience in an acute hospital or care setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist colleagues in multiple departments (Outpatients) and support patient care.
• Provide compassionate patient support and effective communication.
• Assist with procedures, dressings and wound care as required.
• Help ensure day-to-day clinic operations run smoothly.
• Support other staff and maintain high standards of care.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Outpatients (Bank)

Brentwood Hospital | Nursing | Ad hoc | Part Time | Includes weekend work
Up to £13.50 per hour depending on experience

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients at our hospital, you’ll bring relevant experience, a keen eye for detail and a flexible approach. You demonstrate patience, focus and excellent communication skills. A real team player, you have the diligence, IT literacy and passion for development and training to make a difference. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting,

As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients, you will:

• Assist colleagues in Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Plastics Surgery, ENT, Cardiology, GP Services, Psychiatry and Physiotherapy
• Enjoy more time to care for patients as individuals
• Manage a wide range of activities and changing priorities
• Make sure the day-to-day operations of our various clinics run smoothly
• Assist consultants and nurses with procedures, such as dressings and wound care

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women’s health, children’s services, and cosmetic surgery.

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