Healthcare Assistant (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Healthcare Assistant at a renowned hospital in Taunton. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives while working within a supportive team. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional patient care and assisting with administrative duties. Enjoy a flexible work schedule as part of a bank staff, allowing you to balance your availability with the needs of the hospital. With a commitment to quality and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions.
• Relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

Responsibilities

• Put patient care first and carry out administrative duties.
• Support Registered Nurses and consultants in delivering patient care.
• Meet individual needs of each patient using organizational skills.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Telephone Manner

Computer Skills

Database Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

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Taunton Hospital | Ward | Bank | Part time | Includes weekend work

Up to £13.00 per hour, depending on experience

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 a commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward at our hospital, you'll demonstrate your ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You should have a good telephone manner, excellent computer and database skills, and 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 on the ward, you will:

• Put patient care first
• Carry out administrative duties
• Support a team of Registered Nurses and consultants in delivering exceptional patient care, pre and post-surgery
• Enjoy getting to know our patients
• Meet the individual needs of each patient
• Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact

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 with you in mind, including holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our pension scheme, and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

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 Taunton Hospital

Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital is a leading provider of private healthcare in the South West. Over the last 40 years, we've built a reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. We are continuously investing in our modern hospital, including three new state-of-the-art Ultra Clean Air operating theatres. Our hospital offers a wide range of surgical services and treatments, with 41 private en-suite bedrooms across 2 wards and 11 consulting rooms within our Outpatients Department.

Our specialties include orthopedics and spinal surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, bariatric treatments, and diagnostic imaging. Our most recent CQC inspection in 2024 rated us overall as 'Good', with an 'Outstanding' rating for leadership.

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

If you are interested, we encourage you to apply now. We review applications as they are received and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Don't miss your chance to be considered for this role.