Hospital Healthcare Assistants Needed In Cambridge/Peterborough

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Hospital Healthcare Assistants Needed In Cambridge/Peterborough, Cambridge

Client:

Sirona Medical Limited

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Role:

This role is based within acute hospitals in Cambridge/Peterborough across several wards.

The Healthcare Assistant will assist nurses with routine tasks including personal care and feeding.

Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in taking observations such as blood pressure, temperature, and ECGs.

Healthcare Assistants support patient care in hospitals, care homes, and clinics.

If you enjoy caring for people and making a positive impact, this role might be suitable for you.

Employers value a friendly, caring attitude, and understanding of healthcare support needs.

Previous care experience or qualifications are essential.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work under nursing supervision alongside other assistants.

Your duties may include:

1. Helping patients with washing, dressing, and personal hygiene
2. Assisting with feeding and serving food
3. Making and changing beds
4. Turning bedridden patients to prevent pressure sores
5. Talking to patients to reduce anxiety
6. Assisting with mobility and transfers
7. Helping with toileting needs
8. Maintaining cleanliness and supplies
9. Recording observations like temperature and pulse

Your daily tasks may involve using mobility aids and escorting patients within hospitals. With experience, you may participate in training new healthcare assistants.

We also supply various healthcare professionals including nurses, community nurses, and specialists to NHS and private sectors.

Sirona Medical is a reputable healthcare recruitment agency with over 60 years of combined industry experience, committed to providing high-quality staffing solutions with excellent service and ethical practices.