Healthcare Assistant - ICU London, England
Job description
Cleveland Clinic London are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join our Intensive Care Unit team with a competitive salary range on offer, up to £28,000.
Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, focused on providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations. With over 100 years of history, our “Patients First” philosophy will be at the heart of Cleveland Clinic London and the goal of our team is to create an inclusive environment that continues to delivers world-class clinical care.
Cleveland Clinic London has one of the largest, most technically advanced facilities in the U.K. private healthcare sector. Our hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) is equipped to expertly manage the most serious medical conditions and complications. A hospital outreach service supports ward nurses and doctors who are caring for acutely ill inpatients, ensuring monitoring throughout their stay, as well as 2 Dialysis Bed Rooms for our patients’ privacy and comfort.
What are we looking for?
Cleveland Clinic London are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join our Intensive Care Unit Team.
The role of the Healthcare Assistant in Intensive Care. Unit is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care for patients and relatives, while delivering key performance targets including assurance that the professional nursing practice and delivery of care is aligned to the Cleveland Clinic London (CCL) mission and values.
Role information
This is a full time, permanent position would require the post holder to work up to 37.5 hours per week.
This is a Monday-Sunday, Days/Nights/Weekends role with the following shift patterns:
- Monday to Sunday Long Days– 0800-2030
- Monday to Sunday Nights – 2000-0830
- Bank Holidays – 0800-2030 & 2000-0830
The maximum salary on offer for this opportunity would be £28,000 and would be dependent upon experience and competencies against the role requirements.
What will your duties include?
- Develop competence in carrying out tasks such as taking and recording basic observations, assist patient with hygiene, nutritional requirements, perform tests such as urinalysis, Blood glucose etc. ways working in a manner that promotes privacy and dignity.
- Notify nursing caregivers of changes/concerns in patients’ condition.
- Recognise own limitations and request assistance as necessary.
- Use computer system (EPIC and Windows) to access and update patient records
- Participates effectively at the Quality improvements initiatives for the ward ensures that the Ward KPI’s are achieved and are aligned with CCL quality standards. Contribute to achieving quality and improvement KPIs.
What we need from you:
- NVQ level 3 or higher; Care Certificate.
- Demonstrates broad experience in the acute care field.
- Track record of achievement of objectives in present and past jobs in the clinical field.
- Requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work autonomously.
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Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action and adapt to changes.
What we can offer you?
We are offering an array of benefits to compliment working for a not-for-profit market leader, some of our benefits include:
- 25 days Annual leave plus 8 days Bank holiday a year
- Auto-Enrolment of 5% pension - Cleveland contribute 10% through Salary Exchange
- Private Medical Insurance and Private Dental Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Discounted gym facilities in our Admin Office Building
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Seasonal Ticket Loans
If you would like to know more, please email [email protected] or click apply below.
Applicant shortlisting and interviews may be taking place whilst this advert is live, such that this advert may close sooner than expected - please do submit your application ASAP!
One of Cleveland Clinic London’s core values is Inclusion, such that we aim to create an environment of compassionate belonging where all our caregivers are valued and respected. Cleveland Clinic London is committed to continuing to develop a diverse organisation, and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe in reviewing each individual application we receive, for all of our respective opportunities, without bias or prejudice, such that regardless of your background we would be delighted to receive your application!
