Healthcare Assistant (Ward-based) London, England
Job description
What we are looking for:
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Department: Inpatients Surgical Ward
Salary: £27,846 – £29,796 per annum
Hours of work: 37.5 per week (Internal Rotation to include Long Days & Long Nights)
Contract Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity is available for a HCA, to join our well-established team at the prestigious King Edward VII Hospital, working with the vision of delivering excellence in care.
We are a 56-bedded acute hospital specialising in Colorectal, Urology, Orthopaedics, Men’s Health and Women’s Health which is provided by a friendly, professional and supportive team who are focused on being a centre of excellence for a wide variety of surgical procedures and treatments. You will be part of a team that cares for a wide range of surgical patients.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team working on our acute surgical wards. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide high-quality patient care and support
Responsibilities:
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rate
- Help patients with mobility and transferring, including the use of wheelchairs and beds
- Maintain patient hygiene and cleanliness
- Record patient information, such as food and fluid intake, and output
- Assist with patient observation and monitoring for any changes in their condition
- Respond to patient calls and provide emotional support to patients and their families
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of patient rooms
- Assist with the administration of medications and treatments under the direction of a registered nurse
- Assist with patient transportation within the hospital
- Attend team meetings and participate in patient care planning
Skills and Experience:
- Certification as a nursing assistant or Healthcare Assistant
- Prior experience working in a hospital is desirable
- A positive, proactive approach and committed to delivering the highest standards of care
- Be able to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
In return we offer:
- Free restaurant quality meals whilst on duty
- Annual leave entitlement of 35 days inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Private Healthcare
- Staff Referral scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Season Ticket Loan
- Help to buy a bike
- Uniform is provided and laundered free of charge
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Various discount vouchers
- CPD opportunities
To apply, email your CV to Mita Vadgama (Lead Recruitment and Resourcing Partner) – [email protected]
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.
If you can see yourself as part of this team, and we have a vacancy that suits your skills, we look forward to hearing from you.
