Job summary
Ward Healthcare Assistants Needed!
18 Week Support is seeking HCA's to join their friendly and supportive team in the West Midlands area. You will be required to be currently working in an NHS Setting as an HCA within the UK. You will be supporting the following specialities, you may have experience in any one of these to be considered:
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- General Surgery
Please note that all applicants must reside within the West Midlands area in order to be considered for the role.
Main duties of the job
Weekday and Weekend shifts available (8am-6pm)
Excellent day rate
Ongoing sessions available
Complete flexibility - work to fit around your substantive post
The chance to meet and work with new clinicians
About us
Working as part of a fantastic team supported by the 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads in your specialty and overseen by our Chief Nurse.
- Excellent daily rate (paid via clinical payroll)
- The opportunity to work with leading clinicians
- Ongoing sessions available over a long duration
- Training and orientation provided where needed
- Flexible work you chose when you want to work for us and can fit it around your NHS or other commitments
- Booking and scheduling app that allows you to easily see work in your specialty and local area as well as book shifts at the click of a button
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Support patients throughout their inpatient surgical journey within a Urology/ General Surgery ward setting.
- Assist nursing staff in delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
- Take and record patient observations accurately, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Provide compassionate, professional, and dignified care to all patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Requirements
- Currently practising, or has practised, as a Ward HCA within a surgical or inpatient setting for a minimum of 6 months within the last 12 months.
- Proven experience working in the NHS
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team.
Location
Essential
- Must reside within the West Midlands area.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Ward Hca - West Midlands employer: 18 Week Support Limited
At 18 Week Support, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering Theatre HCAs the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive NHS Trust environment in the West Midlands. Our flexible weekend opportunities allow you to balance your commitments while enjoying competitive pay and the chance to collaborate with experienced theatre teams dedicated to high standards of patient care. Join us to enhance your skills in a specialist Urology theatre setting, where your contributions truly matter.
