Health Care Assistant London, England
Job description
Job Description:
Healthcare Assistant - Medical Ward (Hospital experience needed)
Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU
Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours
£24,738 - £28,919 + fantastic benefits
Role Overview
As a Health Care Assistant you'll work as part of a close-knit team providing excellent patient focused care within the 33-bed medical ward which consists of both Neuro and Cardiac patients. You'll be a caring and compassionate Health Care Assistant , delivering a high standard of care to our patients. We value all our people and will provide you support and a great place to work.
If you are interested in applying and want to find out more information about the role please contact Meagan Cranfield on [email protected]
What you'll do:
You will be prioritizing patient care needs and complete a comprehensive assessment and escalate accordingly.
You will be carrying out heights and weights on patient arrival as well as maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
Assisting co-coordinating a busy department.
You will be screening patients upon their arrival.
Adhering to the hospitals infection control measures and promoting these within the team.
In addition to this you will attend study days and adhere to 100% compliance of Cromwell Hospital mandatory training timescales.
You will be supporting the consultants in collaboration with the nurses.
What you'll bring:
Experience as a Healthcare Assistant (essential)
Hold an NVQ in health and social care
Hold the Care Certificate Qualification or willing to complete the training
Basic Life Support Trained (desirable)
Have a desire to develop both professionally and personally
NVQ Level 2 (Direct Patient Care) or equivalent
Excellent team player
Understanding of safeguarding best practice and awareness of relevant child protection legislation
Why Bupa?
We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. We reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.
Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. It's important to us that these benefits support a work-life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically.
We offer a range of benefits for our Bank Staff :
An hourly rate that incorporates payment of annual leave.
Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop lead by expert caterers.
Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa. We'll make sure you are treated fairly regardless of disability or circumstance. That's why we're happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
Whether you've found your feet or are discovering a new path.
Welcome to a place that celebrates you.
This isn't where you've been.
This is where you're going.
This is what we have belief in.
If you are interested in applying and want to find out more information about the role please contact Meagan Cranfield on [email protected]
Time Type:
Full time
