Healthcare Assistant – Spinal and Thoracic Ward

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

The Princess Grace Hospital in London, part of HCA UK, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Spinal and Thoracic Ward. You will support patients undergoing major spinal surgery, assist with daily care, observations and rehabilitation as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Join a leading private healthcare provider committed to exceptional patient experiences, with opportunities for development and flexible shift patterns across days, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience supporting patients on a Spinal and Thoracic ward.
• Ability to undertake and record basic clinical observations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional care and patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with daily care needs and comfort.
• Assist with monitoring and observations as part of the ward team.
• Promote recovery and rehabilitation following spinal/thoracic surgery.
• Build strong relationships with patients and families to ensure a positive stay.
• Collaborate with Nurses and multidisciplinary team to deliver care.

Skills

acute hospital setting

spinal & thoracic ward

clinical observations

communication skills

patient-centred care

multidisciplinary teamwork

compassionate care

patient-family relations

Job description

**Healthcare Assistant - Spinal and Thoracic Ward** **London: The Princess Grace Hospital** | **Full time: 37.5 hours per week****Shift times: Monday - Sunday (flexibility to work long days, nights and weekends)****Permanent Contract** We're looking for a **Healthcare Assistant** to join our **Spinal and Thoracic Ward** at **The Princess Grace Hospital**. The Princess Grace Hospital is recognised for delivering exceptional care across a range of specialist surgical services, including complex spinal and thoracic procedures. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll support patients undergoing major spinal and thoracic surgery throughout their inpatient journey. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills within one of the UK's leading private healthcare providers. As a Healthcare Assistant on the Spinal and Thoracic Ward, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Working alongside Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll support patients with their daily care needs, assist with monitoring and observations, and help promote recovery and rehabilitation following surgery. You'll build strong relationships with patients and their families, ensuring an outstanding experience throughout their stay. **At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.** **What you'll bring:*** Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital setting.* Previous experience supporting patients on a Spinal and Thoracic ward.* Understanding of the care needs of patients undergoing major spinal surgery.* Ability to undertake and record basic clinical observations.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* A compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.* Commitment to delivering exceptional standards of care and patient experience. **Why HCA UK?**Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant in a Spinal and Thoracic Ward you’ll be eligible for: * 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme* Group Life Assurance from day one* Critical illness cover* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you* Discounts with over 800 major retailers **Culture and values**At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: * **Unique and Individual:** We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual* **Kindness and compassion:** We treat people with kindness and compassion* **Honesty, integrity and fairness:** We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness* **Loyalty, respect and dignity:** We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity **Reasonable adjustments**We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. #LI-HA1