Description
We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at St Edmunds Hospital in the Pre Assessment department. This is a part-time role for 30 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- Assisting patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.
- Helping patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.
- Carrying out and accurately recording routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
- Reporting any concerns about a patient's condition or wellbeing promptly to the Registered Nurse or relevant clinician.
- Recording care provided and patient observations clearly and accurately on appropriate documentation systems or electronic health records.
- Ensuring patient confidentiality and adhering to GDPR and data protection policies.
- Following all infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning standards.
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- 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.
- Physical ability to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.
In return, we offer a competitive salary of up to £25,300.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification), and a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 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