Nursing Associate or Healthcare Support Worker - Eye Unit

Benenden Hospital; Benenden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent private hospital in the UK is seeking a patient-centred Nurse Associate or healthcare support worker to join their Eye unit team. The role involves implementing high standards of care, supervising junior staff, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must be NMC registered and possess strong communication skills. The hospital promotes flexible working and offers excellent benefits including 27 days annual leave and a pension scheme. Join a supportive team at this outstanding facility situated in the beautiful countryside.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life Assurance benefit

Free parking

Subsidised eye tests

Free Flu vaccinations

Free tea and coffee

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Required to be registered on the NMC prior to applying.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Willingness to undertake ILS training and further development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for outstanding nursing interventions and care for patients.
• Plan and implement high standards of patient care.
• Supervise junior team members and mentor them.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG monitoring

Catheter care

Wound care

Strong communication skills

Organisational planning

Education

NVQ Level III in Health & Social Care

Job description

We have a superb opportunity for a patient‑centred fulltime Nurse Associate or healthcare support worker to join our Eye unit team. You’ll take responsibility for performing tasks and duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse(s) as you provide outstanding nursing interventions and care to all our patients. As our Nursing Associate, you will foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working environment whilst following the hospital’s guidelines and protocol.

You will need the appropriate qualifications and be registered on the NMC prior to applying. Please note this is a fixed term contract until August 2026

About us

At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra‑modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.

Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work / life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.

About the role

Nursing Associate

• Your role purpose will be to plan and implement high standards of care, following our hospital’s guidelines and protocol, promoting a patient‑focused approach to care.
• You will play an integral part in the planning and implementing of outstanding patient care whilst acting as the patient’s advocate and maintaining their dignity at all times. You will take responsibility for ensuring that the care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively managed
• Vital is the delivery of high standards of evidence‑based care as is the maintenance of safe custody of all medications and controlled drugs.
• You will assist with the post‑operative care of patients where data should be accurately recorded on APAS and Endobase and other written notes. Furthermore, you will contribute to budgetary management and ward audits within the ward and the compilation of supporting written documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills will be required to supervise junior members of the team and to mentor them to achieve their workplace competencies.

Healthcare Support Worker

• Undertake delegated clinical tasks within the ward environment.
• Assist patients with all elements of patients’ needs including personal care needs
• Accurately update patient information on IT systems
• Ensure patient care areas are effectively maintained and well stocked.
• Follow standard operating policies and procedures

Skills and experience required

Nursing Associate

• A Nursing Associate foundation
• ILS training or a willingness to undertake training
• Phlebotomy and ECG monitoring experience
• Catheter and wound care
• Evidence of continued development / revalidation
• Sound organisational planning and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to build and support team working in a positive and challenging culture
• Competent Computer skills

Healthcare Support Worker

• GCSEs or equivalent experience.
• NVQ Level III in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake.
• Basic Life Support training.
• Clinical skills such as phlebotomy, catheter care, ECGs, and dressing changes (or willingness to train).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, adaptable, and patient‑centred approach.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

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Benefits include

• Competitive salaries
• 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
• Excellent Life Assurance benefit
• Free parking
• Subsidised eye tests
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Subsidised on site Restaurant

"I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside", "the whole organisation is supportive", "it’s the team, the team are amazing", "Benenden is a bit like a family", "the whole atmosphere is brilliant"

These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.