# Healthcare Assistant

**Company**: Southend Private Hospital
**Location**: Westcliff on Sea
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £24,947.00 per year
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team of staff in the Wards department at Southend Private Hospital, which has recently been awarded OUTSTANDING by the CQC.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week with a salary of £24,947.00 per year. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

**Responsibilities:**

- Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.

- Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.

- Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, creating a caring and safe environment.

- Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).

- Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, assisting with catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.

- Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, and equipment in readiness for patient use.

- Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams to support safe and efficient patient care.

**Requirements:**

- Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).

- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.

- Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.

- Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

- Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) desirable.

- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.

**Benefits:**

- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

- Private Pension Scheme

- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions

- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

- Non-contributory life insurance

- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing

- Employee recognition programmes

- Industry leading training and development opportunities

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## Skills

### Required
- personal hygiene
- communication
- interpersonal skills
- basic literacy
- numeracy
- IT skills
- moving and handling

### Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

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