Healthcare Assistant - Ward

Nuffield Health; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Free gym membership

Private healthcare

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our ward team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will contribute to delivering high standards of care, manage routine admin tasks, and support patients with empathy and professionalism.

Experience in an acute hospital or care setting is preferred, with NVQ Level 2 or 3 as a plus. The role includes weekend/shift/night work and offers a pro rata salary up to £26,500 for 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 with relevant hospital/care experience is desirable.
• Good telephone manner and communication skills.
• Proficient computer and database skills for patient records and admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Put patient care first
• Carry out administrative duties
• Engage with patients and gather information
• Meet needs of every individual
• Use organisational skills to support ward operations
• Support colleagues to maintain high standards of care

Skills

Telephone manner

Computer skills

Database skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Role Overview

Healthcare Assistant Wolverhampton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Includes weekend/shift/night work | Up to £26,500 pro rata depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

About the role

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. We’re here to look after the nation’s health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That’s why we’re looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care. As a Healthcare Assistant on the Ward at our Wolverhampton Hospital, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. And if you’re qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting, that’s even better.

Responsibilities

• Put patient care first
• Carry out administrative duties
• Enjoy time to get to know the people who are our patients
• Meet the needs of every individual
• Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact
• Helping you feel good.

Benefits

• Paid overtime
• Free gym membership
• Private healthcare
• Emotional wellbeing support

About Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital

We provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services using advanced equipment and facilities. Our highly skilled and caring staff create a relaxed environment to support patients’ wellbeing and recovery. Set in beautiful grounds within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes. We offer a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology, oncology and diagnostics.

Why join us?

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Nuffield Health, is the UK’s largest healthcare charity. For over 60 years, we’ve been working to make the UK fitter, healthier, happier and stronger. All for the public benefit. We do this through our family of 31 award-winning hospitals, 113 fitness and wellbeing centres, healthcare clinics and over a 100 workplace wellbeing services. As a charity, we reinvest all our income into our services, into pioneering improvements in care, and most importantly into our social impact programmes, which are designed to support people who would not normally be able to afford or access our services. Its all part of our mission to give everyone the care they need and to build a healthier nation.