Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Nuffield Health; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Support Worker to join their Leeds hospital team. In this full-time role, you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional patient care by supporting colleagues in pre-assessments and assisting patients before and after surgeries. Your strong communication skills and phlebotomy expertise will be essential in this dynamic environment. This role offers a chance to work in a renowned facility known for its outstanding patient care, where your contributions will be valued. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free private healthcare

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute hospital or care setting is preferred.
• Flexibility in duties and hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in Pre Assessments for patients undergoing surgeries.
• Demonstrate good communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Good telephone manner

Computer skills

Database skills

Phlebotomy skills

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker

Leeds Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full Time

£24,043.50 per annum depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

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 Support Worker at our Leeds 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. If you’re qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting, that’s even better. You will need a flexible approach to both duties and hours as flexibility is key to this role. Shifts may include evenings and weekend work. Please note that phlebotomy skills are a must.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will:

1. Support the team in our Pre Assessments providing care for patients undergoing major and minor surgeries.
2. Be a motivated person who enjoys a fast pace, demonstrating good communication skills (both written and verbal).
3. Show initiative in a challenging and interesting environment.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital

At Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital located in the heart of Leeds city centre, we are committed to continuing our vision of providing the highest level of care to all our patients. During our last CQC inspection in February 2017, the CQC highlighted that patient care was at the heart of our service. This is testimony to the commitment, skill, and pride of the team at the hospital. The hospital regulator rated us as “Outstanding" in our patient care.

Our successful, purpose-built hospital deals with complex surgery supported by a Level 3 critical care unit covering a vast range of specialities such as: brain surgery, cardiac surgery, general surgery, orthopaedics and spinal surgery. In addition, we offer a comprehensive diagnostic service including cardiology tests and interventions, diagnostic imaging – MR, CT, Mammography, Plain film and Ultrasound, and a fully equipped Physiotherapy department with gymnasium facilities.

If patient care and team spirit is your passion, then come along and visit us to see how you can develop and enhance your career with us.

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

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you.