Healthcare Assistant HCA

Medacs Healthcare; Patterdown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare agency is seeking experienced Support Workers to provide quality care at Chippenham Community Hospital. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supporting patient mobility, and promoting emotional wellbeing. Ideal candidates should have NHS experience and excellent communication skills. Competitive pay rates and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of NHS experience.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Up-to-date immunisations: Hepatitis B, MMR, TB, and Varicella.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care tasks.
• Support therapeutic activities and mobility.
• Promote independence and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Care Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Support Worker -

Location: Chippenham Community Hospital

Address: Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN151EQ

Agency: Medacs Healthcare

Contact: Marlena, Recruitment Consultant - 1582 310099

Role Overview

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Support Workers to join our dynamic team at Chippenham Community Hospital. This role involves providing high-quality care and support to patients with a range of physical, rehabilitation and chronic health needs, helping them maintain independence and dignity during their hospital stay.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, feeding, and toileting

• Support therapeutic activities and mobility as directed by nursing and therapy staff

• Promote independence and emotional wellbeing among service users

• Maintain cleanliness and a safe environment within the ward/unit

• Report changes in patient condition to the appropriate clinical staff

• Support clinical teams with observations, documentation, and equipment checks

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients' holistic care needs are met

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of NHS experience

• Care Certificate or equivalent qualification is highly desirable

• Enhanced DBS required (can be processed via Medacs if not already held)

• Up-to-date immunisations: Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), TB, and Varicella (Chickenpox)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic

• A genuine passion for supporting patients and promoting wellbeing

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates and weekly payroll

• Supportive recruitment and compliance team

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support - contact Marlena on 1582 310099 for immediate consideration