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Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to patients in need? King Edward VII Hospital is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our Staff Bank team on night shifts. As a prestigious private hospital, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of patient-centered care, and we need compassionate individuals like you to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

About us:

We are a specialised acute hospital with 56 beds, focusing on Colorectal, Urology, Orthopaedics, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health. Our friendly, professional, and supportive team is dedicated to establishing ourselves as a center of excellence for a wide range of surgical procedures and treatments. Joining our team means being part of a comprehensive care unit for diverse surgical patients.

We take great pride in our reputation as one of the best healthcare providers in the world. This is a direct reflection of the calibre of our individually selected consultants, our exemplary nurses and all our clinical and non-clinical staff who provide an excellent service to our patients. Being a relatively small hospital in size enables all our staff to work as a tightly-knit team. This is reassuring for our patients, who value the integrated care and individual attention they receive from all members of staff.

Role Summary

As a Healthcare Assistant at King Edward VII Hospital, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our patients during the night shift. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct patient care and assistance under the supervision of registered nurses
• Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs to ensure their safety and well-being
• Assisting patients with their mobility, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living
• Offering emotional support and companionship to patients during the night hour
• Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control protocols
• Collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to deliver outstanding patient care

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Previous experience as a healthcare assistant in a hospital setting is essential
• Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to care for others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients and colleagues
• Flexibility to work night shifts on a staff bank/zero hours contract basis, with varying shift patterns
• Physical stamina to assist patients and perform necessary duties during the night hours
• A professional and respectful demeanor when dealing with patients, families, and colleagues

Staff Benefits:

• Free restaurant quality meals whilst on duty
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Paid annual leave based on the number of hours you accrue (inclusive of public and Bank holidays)

To apply, please email your CV to Mita Vadgama (Lead Recruitment and Resourcing Partner) – [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection processes.

At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful.