Healthcare Assistant - Ward

Practice Plus Group; Barlborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Barlborough is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff and enhance patient care. The role requires an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and offers the opportunity for flexible shifts and professional development. Candidates must be able to work in a team and adapt to challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Professional development support

Increased annual leave with service

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop in the role.
• Understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
• Flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff with patient care.
• Welcome patients to the ward area.
• Assist in ordering and monitoring stores.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England S43

Overview

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

Are you a strong, detailed, organised and experienced Care Assistant who can work well on their own and as part of a team? Are you able to thrive in a fast paced and challenging environment, can you work well under pressure and do you have a keen eye for detail? Are you keen to join an organisation where your work will make a difference to the lives of patients and will leave you feeling more fulfilled?

If you have answered yes to any of the above then we could have just the role for you. We are currently looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our stores team at our Barlborough Hospital.

This role is 25 hours a week spread over 2 days. We work 12.5hrs per shift between 07.30hrs - 20.00hrs

What you can expect in return

• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Increased days of annual leave with years of service

What you'll be doing

You will support the nursing staff with the overall responsibility for all patients on the inpatient Ward; the scope of the role will include but not be limited to:

• Welcoming/greeting patients to the ward area.
• Answering the telephone, recording and delivering messages accurately and to the appropriate person.
• Assisting in the ordering and monitoring of stores and stock rotation.
• Running errands to other departments.
• Support other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

What we'll look for in you

We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of team work and a good work ethic.

The ideal applicant will have

• You will have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake training to gain further clinical skills.
• Experience or a good understanding of a HCA duties and responsibilities
• The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
• The flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.