Healthcare Assistant - Ward

Practice Plus Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chesterfield is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff in patient care at Barlborough Hospital. The position is part-time, requiring 25 hours per week over two days. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be prepared to support a team in various tasks while working under pressure. Flexible shifts offered.

Benefits

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Opportunity for professional development

Increased leave with service

Qualifications

• 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 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 patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing staff with overall responsibility for all patients on the inpatient Ward.
• Welcome/greet patients to the ward area.
• Record and deliver messages accurately.
• Assist in the ordering and monitoring of stores.
• Run errands to other departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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 your own and as part of a team? Are you able to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment, work well under pressure and have a keen eye for detail? If you have answered yes, we could have 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 07:30 and 20:00.

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

For a virtual tour of the hospital, please watch the video below.

Main duties of the job

You will support the nursing staff with overall responsibility for all patients on the inpatient Ward. The scope of the role will include but is not 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

About us

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 teamwork 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 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

If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail] Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 an 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 07:30 and 20:00.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: 2 Lindrick Way, Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4XE

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/