Healthcare Assistant- Outpatients
Healthcare Assistant – Outpatients
London: The Princess Grace Hospital, London Digestive Centre ( Opportunity to rotate onto other areas in Outpatients across Princess Grace & The Harley Street Clinic)
Permanent Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Shifts: Long days
Salary: competitive dependent on experience
We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Nursing team at The Princess Grace Hospital, Currently rated "Good" by the CQC.
Situated in the heart of London's world-renowned medical district, The Princess Grace Hospital is recognised as one of the best-equipped multidisciplinary private hospitals in the capital. Our dedicated and highly trained team is committed to delivering an exemplary standard of clinical care across all specialties.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing skilled clinical assistance to the nursing and medical teams. The successful candidate will participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain the agreed standards of care.
Further assisting with both patient and non-patient manual handling, cleaning duties and waste disposal, re-stocking , Phlebotomy & Neuro Gastro
Duties and responsibilities:
Keeping the treatment rooms organised, clean and tidy at all times
Monitor stock levels and inform clinical staff when additional stock needs to be ordered
Ensure clinical areas are restocked regularly
Clean and inspect equipment reporting any faults
Demonstrate a high standard of customer care in dealing with consultants, other clinical staff, patients and relatives
Recognise own limitations and request assistance as necessary
Maintain a high level of clinical practice
Attend training and complete competencies as required e.g. fibroscan, neurogastro etc.
To take responsibility for own practice, in accordance with the hospital guidelines/protocols
Maintain confidentiality
Ensure correct labelling and transport of specimens
Chaperoning and assisting medical staff
Carry out observations, investigations and treatments as required
Assess patient’s condition through basic measurements
To treat patients in an environment that preserves personal dignity and privacy and ensure patient comfort
Report any concerns to the Nurse in charge
Ensure all patient charges are capture
Keep clear and accurate records
To maintain compliance with mandatory training at all times
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
Minimum NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Care certificate
Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in Hospital Setting
Phlebotomy
Experience of working with members of the public is essential
Must be able to effectively communicate in English verbally and written
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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