Healthcare Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave including bankhol

Pension contribution

Spire for you rewards platform

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health assessment and EAP

Sharesave

Free DBS check

Job summary

Spire South Bank Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the surgical ward. This full-time permanent position involves working alongside nursing staff to support and monitor patients and help the ward team provide high-quality care.

The role requires prior HCA or equivalent clinical experience, with ECGs, bloods, blood pressures and patient observations being preferred. NVQ qualifications are desirable. A generous benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous HCA or equivalent clinical experience
• Experience of ECGs, taking blood and blood pressures, and patient observations

Responsibilities

• Assisting the surgical ward team in providing patient care
• Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients
• Identifying and reporting significant changes to patients' health and wellbeing to the appropriate person
• Assisting with moving patients in line with hospital policies

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

A Healthcare Assistant post on the surgical ward at Spire South Bank Hospital, a private hospital. The role works alongside nursing staff, supporting and monitoring patients and helping the ward team provide their care. It is a full-time permanent post of 37.5 hours a week. Previous HCA or equivalent clinical experience decides fit.

What the job involves

• Assisting the surgical ward team in providing patient care
• Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients
• Identifying and reporting significant changes to patients' health and wellbeing to the appropriate person
• Assisting with moving patients in line with hospital policies

Experience

• Previous experience as an HCA or equivalent in a clinical environment
• Experience of ECGs, taking blood and blood pressures, and patient observations

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• NVQ Level 3, or NVQ Level 2/3 as stated in the person specification

What’s offered

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health assessment and Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS check