Healthcare Assistant - Ward

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Barlborough Hospital. This role includes supporting nursing staff, welcoming patients, and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care and good communication skills. A flexible and team-oriented approach is essential. This part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Support for professional development

Increased annual leave with service

Qualifications

• Be willing to undertake training for further clinical skills.
• Have experience or a good understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff with responsibility for patients.
• Welcome and greet patients to the ward.
• Answer telephone and record messages.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

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 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 07.30hrs - 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

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

Main duties of the job

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 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 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 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

You will be expected to perform the duties described in the Main duties of the job and to support the ward team in delivering high-quality patient care.

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

2 Lindrick Way

Barlborough

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S43 4XE

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/