Healthcare Assistant– Surgical Ward

OverviewHealthcare Assistant– Surgical Ward, London : The Wellington Hospital (NW8 9LE)Full time : Monday – Sunday 37.5 hours per weekShifts : rotation of long days, nights & weekendsPermanent contract.

Salary : Competitive dependent on experience plus 9% shift allowanceWe are currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant in our General Surgical ward based @ The Wellington Hospital - London.The unit provides care for pre and post-operative patients for a full range of specialties : plastics and breast surgeries, colo-rectal, gynaecology, bariatric, ENT, upper GI, gynaecology, urology, vascular & general surgery.You will be responsible for providing assistance to clinical staff and will participate in the assessment of patient care needs and maintain the agreed standards of care under the supervision of the nursing team.

You will carry out clinical observations and assist staff and patients to deliver high levels of patient care, demonstrating excellent customer care skills.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 BringPhlebotomy SkillsPrevious Healthcare Assistant experience within a hospital setting is essentialHospital Inpatient adult experienceUnderstanding of vital signs, monitoring and escalationNVQ in Health and Social CareWhy 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.Benefits25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt 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 ValuesUnique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion : We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness : We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity : We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe 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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