Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant | Wards | Private Hospital | Permanent | Full-time, Permanent | Harpenden

Spire Harpenden Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join on a permanent basis.

Duties and responsibilities; To provide exemplary planned care for patients while managing more than one clinical team.

You will be required to:

- In this fast-paced role, you will be required to assist our Clinical team in providing exemplary Care within the department, whilst providing Healthcare Assistance to our Nursing team.
- As a HCA, duties will include routine tasks related to the delivery of care to ensure our patient's health and well-being.
- You will move and set up diagnostic equipment (after training) and other resources, as well as applying technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment.
- You must have experience or a willingness to learn both Venepuncture and ECG Recording.

Who we're looking for
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential
- Must have previous experience working as an HCA in an hospital setting, surgical ward, or ward experience - this is essential
- System literacy is essential; MS Office and SAP is desirable
- Must be accurate and have a strong desire for attention to detail
- Must have right to work in the UK with no restrictions

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Long days 07:00-20:30 , 07:00-15:00, 12:00-20:30 and nights 20:00-07:30

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.