Healthcare Assistant (Day & Out-of-Hours)

Integrated Care System; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Gravesend seeks a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to support registered nurses in delivering care to patients with complex needs. Responsibilities include assisting in patient care, taking observations, and contributing to the wellbeing of patients. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £23,100 and various benefits.

Benefits

Salary of £23,100

Free tea, coffee, and milk

Discounts through My Reward Hub

Access to wages as earned

Support for mental and physical wellbeing

eLearning and professional development opportunities

Culture encouraging innovative ideas

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Recognize own abilities and work within competence.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take observations and assist in the preparation of treatment plans.
• Report changes in patients' conditions to qualified nurses.
• Promote the health and wellbeing of patients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience

Job description

As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team on the Ward, providing high-quality support to the registered nurses in delivering care to a range of complex patients. You will work with increasing autonomy under the guidance of senior staff and contribute to the ongoing care and well-being of inpatients.

Your role will involve assisting in the care of patients with diverse and sometimes complex healthcare needs, including those with life-limiting conditions, patients at the end of life, and individuals requiring support to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or enable a swift discharge. You will play a key part in ensuring these patients receive the appropriate care and support to meet their clinical needs, helping to manage their physical and emotional well-being.

In this role, you will take on responsibilities such as contributing to clinical tasks like taking observations, assisting in the preparation and monitoring of treatment plans, and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of patient care. You will be expected to show initiative, use your growing clinical knowledge, and support the Ward team in the day-to-day care of patients.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) based at Gravesham Community Hospital, where our services continue to evolve to meet the diverse needs of our local population.

Main duties of the job

Within this role, you will:

• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, including medical, clinical nursing colleagues, and staff from other support departments.
• Actively seek ways to improve the quality of the service provided.
• Recognise when to refer to the trained nurse, contribute to the assessment and care planning process by communicating concerns expressed by patients or carers to the registered nurse.
• Report changes in patients' conditions to qualified nurses and ensure they are documented. Ensure all interventions are appropriately recorded and care plans are maintained to required standards.
• Actively promote the health and wellbeing of patients attending the department.
• Remove dressings and apply simple dressings when trained and competent.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year — guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident committed company, working to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be as inclusive as possible.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may need to close it earlier than the shown date. If you're keen to join our team, please apply as soon as possible.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organization skills, with the ability to recognize their own abilities and work within their sphere of competence. We are looking for someone friendly, approachable, a team player who can work flexibly and ensure positive experiences for patients at every stage of their healthcare journey. An NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting is required.

Experience dealing with the general public within a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll be part of our valued team based on an inpatient Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend, North Kent.

You will feel valued as a Healthcare Assistant within HCRG Care Group, with access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• A salary of £23,100.00 with access to our group pension
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, offering discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover emergencies
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including resources and counseling
• Access to eLearning, career pathways, and professional development opportunities
• An open culture encouraging ideas to help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care, backed by at least £100,000 of annual innovation funding

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.