Bank Healthcare Assistant - Wards

NHS; Chatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in private healthcare is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their staffing bank. This role involves providing essential support to nursing staff in a hospital setting, ensuring high standards of patient care and well-being. With a commitment to clinical excellence and a passion for caring, this opportunity offers flexible working hours and the chance to make a positive impact on patients' lives. Join a team that values respect, inclusion, and collaboration, and benefit from ongoing training and progression opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Access to pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Free uniform

DBS provided

Opportunities for further training

Support from Resourcing Team

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital environment.
• Experience in theatre/minor ops or outpatient departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing high-quality patient care.
• Support and monitor patients, contributing to their well-being.
• Report significant changes in patients' health.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patient Monitoring

ECG Experience

Blood Pressure Measurement

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant | Wards | Private Hospital | Bank - Flexible Working | Chatham, Kent

Spire Alexandra Hospital has an exciting opportunity to join the staffing bank as a Healthcare Assistant, covering wards and outpatients as required.

Spire Alexandra Hospital offers world-class care and is part of one of the UK’s most respected private hospital groups. We provide fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatments and expert aftercare.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist qualified nursing staff in providing high-quality, comprehensive nursing services to all patients and users, maintaining high standards of patient care in a clean and safe environment.
• Support and monitor patients, contributing to their well-being.
• Identify and report any significant changes affecting patients’ health and well-being to the appropriate personnel.

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We are committed to caring for both patients and staff, delivering high standards of care to insured, self-pay, and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres, and consulting rooms. Our success is driven by an experienced senior management team. We provide the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on leadership and employee development. Our purpose is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care.' This purpose underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion, and collaboration, with over 98% of our hospitals rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by regulators.

Job responsibilities

Who we are looking for:

• Previous experience as an HCA (or equivalent) in a hospital environment.
• Experience in theatre/minor ops or outpatient departments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ECGs, taking blood pressures, and patient observations.
• Good teamwork ethic.
• Enthusiastic and energetic professionalism.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care / Care Certificate / NVQ Level 3 is desirable.

Contract: Bank - 0 hours contract

Hours: Various shifts, including long and short days and nights

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly.
• We offer competitive rates for flexible work, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or leave.
• Save an average of £50/month with our free onsite parking.
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Free uniform and DBS.
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates.
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent roles.
• Support and guidance from our dedicated Resourcing Team.

Our Values

We are proud of our heritage in private healthcare and our core values:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people make the difference; their dedication and pursuit of excellence set Spire Healthcare apart.

Application Details

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed as received; early submission is encouraged.

For more information or an informal chat about career opportunities, contact Charlotte Oliver at [e-mail].