This Healthcare Assistant post sits in the theatre department at The Beardwood Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, and is permanent. The work centres on personal care, dignity and comfort for patients and relatives, along with routine observations and preparing clinical areas and equipment. It is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week that requires cover for a flexible shift pattern, and willingness to work weekends and nights is desirable. Prior care or health support experience is essential for applicants.
What the job involves
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care and mobility, respecting their dignity
- Help patients with eating, drinking and nutritional support, documenting intake where appropriate
- Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives
- Carry out and accurately record routine observations after appropriate training, on paper or electronic records
- Support basic clinical procedures including wound care setup, catheter care, pressure area prevention and mobility aids
- Prepare and maintain clinical areas, trolleys, beds and equipment for patient use
- Report concerns about a patient's condition or wellbeing promptly to the Registered Nurse or clinician
- Work with nurses, doctors, therapists and admin teams, and assist with transfers and discharge planning
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures and keep the clinical environment clean and safe
- Maintain patient confidentiality in line with GDPR and data protection policies
- Take part in health and safety practice, incident reporting and safeguarding
- Attend mandatory training, develop competence and support induction of new HCAs or students
What’s required
Experience
- Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community or domiciliary)
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude
- Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately
- Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills
Other
- Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks
Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
- Experience in an acute hospital, surgical ward, outpatient or clinical setting
- Trained in basic observations, such as NEWS2 and blood glucose monitoring
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality procedures
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights
What’s offered
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
- Private pension scheme
- Private healthcare scheme for treatment at Circle hospitals, including pre-existing conditions
- Friends and family hospital discounts and staff engagement hub rewards
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Wellbeing resources and employee recognition programmes
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
