Healthcare Assistant

Nuffield Health; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare charity as a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients, where your dedication to patient care and teamwork will shine. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to work on an ad-hoc basis while making a significant impact on patient experiences. With a strong commitment to quality care, you will assist in various medical disciplines and ensure the smooth running of operations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including discounted gym membership and access to a pension scheme. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a healthier nation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.
• Flexible approach and a passion for development and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various medical procedures and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Manage changing priorities and provide individual care to patients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Literacy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Outpatients

Brentwood Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part-time | Includes weekend work
Up to £13 per hour depending on experience

Note: 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 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 team player with diligence, IT literacy, and a passion for development and training, 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.
• Ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations across various clinics.
• 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 including holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme, and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped hospital offers a range of services from outpatient treatments and minor procedures to inpatient and major surgical specialties. Facilities include 42 beds, 4 theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We recently completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. Known for clinical excellence and outstanding patient satisfaction, Brentwood Hospital specializes in orthopaedics, general surgery, men’s and women’s health, children’s services, and cosmetic surgery.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you’re interested, apply now. We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. To be considered, please apply promptly.

It starts with you.