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Healthcare Assistant (Bank)

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Healthcare Assistant (Bank) Edinburgh Hospital | Ward/Outpatients | Temporary | Bank/Casual | 16 per hour Variable/Casual Hours (Weekday availability required) As the UKs largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And well give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use of your expertise. Heres where you bring your drive, passion and high standards to help shape the health of the nation. As a Healthcare Assistant supporting our Ward and Outpatients department at our Edinburgh Hospital, youll have previous HCA experience in a hospital setting and will hold an NVQ level 3/SCQF Level 7 or equivalent qualification in Healthcare. As a Healthcare Assistant (Bank), you will: Have previous experience working as a HCA within a hospital setting Be flexible, motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team Fully understand and pay close attention to each patients needs Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key About Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital Since opening in 2008, our hospital has been at the heart of healthcare in Edinburgh, providing fast, convenient access to specialist consultations, diagnostic services and day-case treatments. Following our acquisition by Nuffield Health in 2022, we have built on this strong foundation while remaining committed to what matters most: delivering outstanding care in a safe, comfortable and compassionate environment where every patient feels valued. Today, we are investing heavily in our people, facilities and services, with ambitious plans that will enhance patient care, expand access and establish the hospital as a leading healthcare destination in Scotland. We were founded in 2008 to offer fast access for outpatient consultation, on-site diagnostic imaging, and day-case surgical treatment, all close to the heart of Scotlands capital. Since the day we opened our doors weve been proud to deliver on our aim: to provide first-class independent healthcare for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. Thats why weve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Discover a range of fantastic lifestyle and wellbeing rewards with you in mind. At Nuffield Health, well take care of whats important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them

What this role involves

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  • Attend meetings with other healthcare professionals
  • Help patients shower and get dressed
  • Help people to eat their meals
Typical pay (UK)
£25,000 starting · £27,000 experienced
Typical hours
37 to 40 a week
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