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Healthcare Assistant Ward - Bank

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Healthcare Assistant Ward - Bank Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital | Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5HX | Nursing Ward | Ad hoc | Includes weekend work| Clinical hours across a range of shifts, including long days, nights, twilight, and late shifts. Nuffield Health is the UKs largest Healthcare Charity. Were here to look after the nations health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. Thats why were looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care. We are seeking motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our Ward Bank staffing team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced HCAs looking for flexible working arrangements within a high-quality private healthcare environment. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is essential, and you will ideally have or be working towards level 3. As part of our past paced multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care to individuals recovering from a wide range of elective surgical procedures. You will work alongside Registered Nurses and Consultants to ensure patients receive safe, personalised, and compassionate care throughout their hospital stay. As a Bank Healthcare Assistant on the Ward, you will: Provide high-quality personal care and support to patients following elective surgery. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including mobility, nutrition, and hygiene needs. Support the nursing team in monitoring and documenting patient observations. Promote patient comfort, dignity, privacy, and wellbeing at all times. Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes. Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming ward environment. Respond promptly to patient requests and concerns. Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and hospital procedures. What We're Looking For: Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A caring, empathetic, and professional approach. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and nights where required. Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. 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. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at 35.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. About us The Holly Hospital is located in Buckhurst Hill, Essex and is one of the South Easts leading private hospitals. For over 35 years, we have provided firs

What this role involves

General background for healthcare assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • 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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