Healthcare Assistant - Ward (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Brighton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity seeks a Healthcare Assistant for their Brighton Hospital. The role involves prioritizing patient care, supporting nurses, and performing administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and relevant experience. Enjoy flexible hours and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

Responsibilities

• Put patient care first.
• Support a team of Registered Nurses and consultants.
• Carry out administrative duties.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Telephone Manner

Computer Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Ward

Brighton Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Ad Hoc | Includes weekend work
Up to £13.00 per hour, depending on experience

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward at our hospital, you’ll demonstrate your ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You should have a good telephone manner, and excellent computer and database skills. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and have relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward, you will:

• Put patient care first
• Carry out administrative duties
• Support a team of Registered Nurses and consultants in delivering exceptional patient care, pre and post surgery
• Take time to get to know our patients
• Meet the needs of each individual
• Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact and enhance patient experience

Helping you feel good.

We want you to enjoy coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package including holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our pension scheme, and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital

At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. Our facilities include 44 purpose-built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres, and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, health screening, diagnostics, and a dental suite. Located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton, we offer easy access by rail and road, including free parking.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you find this role appealing, we encourage you to apply now. We review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the advert early, especially if we receive an unprecedented high volume of applications. Applying promptly ensures you are considered for this opportunity.

It starts with you.