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Healthcare Assistant - Wards

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Description

At New Victoria Hospital, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming and supportive environment. As part of Bupa, you'll join a globally trusted healthcare organisation committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll support the nursing team in providing high-quality care while ensuring our patients feel safe, comfortable, and respected at all times.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist qualified nursing staff in delivering high standards of patient care.
  • Support patients with personal care needs, including bathing and hygiene.
  • Assist with patient admissions, transfers, procedures, and discharges.
  • Record and report patient observations and any changes in condition to the nursing team.
  • Assist patients with mobility, positioning, and walking when required.
  • Support meal service and assist patients who require help with eating and drinking.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation across ward areas.
  • Ensure equipment is maintained safely and defects are reported promptly.
  • Adhere to infection prevention, health and safety, safeguarding, and confidentiality standards.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide an exceptional patient experience.

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
  • Previous experience working within a healthcare environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Able to follow instructions accurately and professionally.
  • Flexible approach to working shifts, including days, nights and weekends.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of care.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Good numerical skills.

Benefits

  • Pro Rata annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Access to subsidised staff restaurant
  • Interest free travel loan
  • Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply)
  • Bicycle Loan Scheme
  • Retailer discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Skills

Required

  • GCSE level or equivalent
  • previous healthcare experience
  • excellent communication skills
  • teamwork
  • flexibility

Nice to have

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • basic IT skills
  • good numerical skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://bupa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EXT_CAREER/job/Kingston-upon-Thames/Healthcare-Assistant_R1500153-1

Apply on New Victoria Hospital