Senior Healthcare Assistant - North Middlesex University Hospital

Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant for its Emergency Department. In this role, you will provide vital support to patients, including assistance with personal care, nutrition assessments, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates should have experience in healthcare and strong communication skills. This position plays a crucial role in the quality of care patients receive.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support.
• Ability to monitor patient conditions and report changes.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Nurse Specialist with assessments and patient care.
• Provide discharge planning support.
• Deliver hands-on personal care.
• Monitor and record observations.
• Provide emotional and practical support to patients and families.

Job description

Our new service, developed in collaboration with North Middlesex University Hospital is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Healthcare Assistant in the Emergency Department., As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and assisting in maintaining patients' skin integrity and personal hygiene, conducting nutrition assessments, and attending to their comfort needs to promote rest and sleep.,

• Assist Clinical Nurse Specialist with assessments and patient care.
• Provide discharge planning support, liaising with community teams to facilitate prompt discharge home/to preferred place of care.
• Deliver hands‑on personal care.
• Monitor and record observations.
• Provide emotional and practical support to patients and families.