Healthcare Assistant - Ward

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Tapton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the nursing staff with patient care responsibilities at their Barlborough Hospital. The role involves welcoming patients, answering calls, and assisting with stock management. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be flexible to work in rotating shifts. Benefits include professional development opportunities and increased annual leave.

Benefits

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Professional development support

Increased annual leave with service

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Healthcare Assistant duties and responsibilities.
• Willingness to undertake further clinical training.
• Ability to take instruction from professional colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the ward area.
• Answer the telephone and deliver messages accurately.
• Assist in ordering and monitoring stock.

Skills

Healthcare Assistant duties

Effective communication

Flexibility in shift patterns

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

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:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements / Ideal Candidate

• 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 Healthcare Assistant 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.

Role Details

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 12.5 hours per shift between 07:30 and 20:00.

Benefits

• 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.