Bank Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support registered nurses with patient care. You will implement care plans and develop new skills to enhance clinical service delivery. Candidates should possess NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate strong communication and IT skills. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in diverse healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach towards patients.
• Excellent communication skills necessary for interaction.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing a plan of care.
• Develop and apply new skills for clinical service delivery.
• Seek career development options internally and externally.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care. You will be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery
• Seek career development opportunities with internal and external options for development and learning

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is not essential, but would be desirable

About Practice Plus Group and Health in Justice

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated; we act with integrity; we embrace diversity; we strive to do things better together. We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.