# Healthcare Assistant FTC

**Company**: Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh
**Location**: EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Ward team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with our nursing team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to patients throughout their hospital journey.

**Responsibilities:**

- Support Registered Nurses in delivering high standards of patient care.

- Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.

- Undertake and record routine patient observations.

- Support patients before and after surgical procedures.

- Assist with mobility and manual handling in accordance with training and hospital policies.

- Maintain accurate patient documentation and promptly escalate concerns.

- Help to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable ward environment.

- Provide reassurance, dignity and respect to patients and their families at all times.

**Requirements:**

- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital setting.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Experience undertaking patient observations.

- A caring, compassionate and professional approach to patient care.

- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

- Flexibility and a positive attitude.

- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, SVQ Level 3, Care Certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification (desirable).

**Benefits:**

- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)

- Private pension scheme

- Free uniform

- Ongoing training and development opportunities

- Access to Spire Healthcare's employee benefits platform

- Blue Light Card eligibility

- Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression

## Skills

### Required
- patient care
- communication skills
- patient observations
- manual handling

### Nice to have
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- SVQ Level 3
- Care Certificate

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