Health Care Assistant

NHS Professionals Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization in Guildford is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support high standards of patient care across 24/7 shifts. This flexible role allows you to provide essential services within the community, making a meaningful impact while enjoying a work-life balance. Applicants should have at least 6 months of relevant experience in a UK healthcare setting. Join a dedicated team and explore growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

First choice of shifts/placements

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a community environment within the last 2 years.
• Experience must be within the UK private hospital or NHS trust.

Responsibilities

• Support ward team members in patient care.
• Assist in non-clinical tasks for ward management.
• Work in shifts to deliver direct personal/nursing care.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Analytical ability

Education

Care certificate or Vocational level 2

Job description

• To support and assist the wardteam members in the provision of a high standard of patient care, including thepromotion of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing to the patient.
• To be an effective member ofthe ward Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) carrying out assigned tasks involvingdirect and indirect care provision to patients under the supervision andguidance of senior staff members.
• The HCA role will work across atwenty four hour/seven day week period within the ward setting to deliverdirect personal/nursing care to patients.

Main duties of the job

• To support and assistthe ward team members in the provision of a high standard of patient care overa 24 hour period.
• To be an effectivemember of the Multi Disciplinary team working in close liaison with that teamto promote the rehabilitation ethos of the ward
• To undertake tasks onthe ward of a non clinical nature which contribute to the smooth running and generalmanagement of the ward

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

Job Title: -Health Care Assistant

Shift Patterns: - Flexible

Responsible to:Ward Matron

About the Trust :-

Central Surrey Health (CSH), a not-for-profit community services provider, are rated Good in their most recent CQC report, providing outstanding care to NHS patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital. CSH provides a wide range of adult community health services in northwest Surrey, and children's NHS community services across the whole of Surrey. CSH values their staff by providing a variety of excellent training and development programmes including care certificates, apprenticeships, Nursing Associate programmes, a wide variety of management and leadership courses and more. They also provide salary sacrifice schemes and run monthly Health & Well being programmes. Join CSH's diverse and passionate team today!

Why might this job interest you?

This flexible role as a community health care assistant for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows Health care assistant to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

What you can add:

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic testsRecognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalationRecognising, responding to, and managing emergency situationsDisplaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situationsRecognising limitations and escalating concerns.The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

A minimum of 6 months experience in a community environment within the last 2 years , depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. Please note the experience will need to be within the UK private hospital or NHS trust.

The benefits we can offer you in return:-

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.Blue Light Card NHS Discount ProviderFirst choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Care certificate or Vocational level 2
• Have at least 2 years experience as a Care support worker , working in Hospital or any NHS trust UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.