Ward HCA - West Midlands

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent day rate

Weekday and weekend shifts that fit a

Ongoing sessions over a long duration

Training and orientation where needed

Support from 18 Week Clinical and NnL

Opportunity to work with leading Clin

Booking app to see and book shifts in你

Job summary

NHS is seeking a Ward Healthcare Assistant to support patients on a surgical ward within a one-year agency assignment in the West Midlands. You will assist nurses, record observations and raise concerns while ensuring compassionate, dignified care for all patients.

The role requires current NHS HCA experience, with background in urology, gynaecology or general surgery, and availability for weekday and weekend shifts 8am–6pm to fit around a substantive post.

Qualifications

• Currently working as an HCA in an NHS setting in the UK.
• Ward HCA experience in a surgical or inpatient setting for at least 6 months in the last 12 months.
• Proven experience working in the NHS.
• Experience in urology, gynaecology or general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through their inpatient surgical journey on a urology or general surgery ward.
• Assist nursing staff in delivering patient-centred care.
• Take and record patient observations accurately.
• Escalate patient concerns appropriately.
• Provide compassionate, professional and dignified care to all patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Ward healthcare assistant work for NHS hospital wards, booked through an agency on a one-year assignment. The core of the role is supporting patients through their stay on a surgical ward, assisting nurses, recording observations and raising concerns. It covers urology, gynaecology and general surgery, with weekday and weekend day shifts from 8am to 6pm that can be fitted around a substantive post. Applicants must currently work as an HCA in an NHS setting.

What the job involves

• Support patients through their inpatient surgical journey on a urology or general surgery ward
• Assist nursing staff in delivering patient-centred care
• Take and record patient observations accurately
• Escalate patient concerns appropriately
• Provide compassionate, professional and dignified care to all patients

Experience

• Currently working as an HCA in an NHS setting in the UK
• Practised as a ward HCA in a surgical or inpatient setting for at least 6 months in the last 12 months
• Proven experience working in the NHS
• Experience in urology, gynaecology or general surgery

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team

Checks & eligibility

• Residence within the West Midlands area

What’s offered

• Excellent day rate
• Weekday and weekend shifts that fit around a substantive post
• Ongoing sessions over a long duration
• Training and orientation where needed
• Support from 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads
• Opportunity to work with leading clinicians
• Booking app to see and book shifts in your specialty and area