Healthcare Assistant

Job Location	The Blythe
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

Healthcare assistant-Oncology inpatients ward @ The Christie Private CareHours: This is a full-time role working 37.5hrspw(rotational shifts, l/d, nights/weekends)Salary:£20,843- £25,475 inclusive of 9% shift enhancements plus benefitsWe will look after you with a very attractive salary, private healthcare insurance for you and your family, contributory pension scheme and a vast range of additional rewards. Being part of a large, multisite, and established healthcare group, we can offercareer progression, development and support to grow internally, in addition to funded courses.About the RoleYour responsibilities will include working under the supervision of the clinical team, to assist with nursing, medical and clerical duties in the provision of direct and indirect patient care and associated general duties ensuring an efficient service atall times.Duties and responsibilities

Assisting in the provision of care to patients so as to ensure their comfort/safety needs are identified, taking into consideration cultural, religious beliefs, respecting values and respecting those beliefs
Reporting to nurses any problems arising out of conversations with patients, acting as the patient advocate at all times
Report patients condition when required and record observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, urinalysis, BMStix, pulseoximetry, weight and height.
Preparing dressing/procedures under the direction of the clinical team and for which instruction has been given
Assisting nursing and medical staff when required with different procedures with supervision and competency.

Skills and experience

Minimum NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable
Good Clinical Skills like Phlebotomy will be an advantage
Previousexperience/understandingof working within Cancer care
Experience of working with members of the public is essential
Must be able to effectively communicate in English verbally and written

This is your opportunity to become a vital part of the UKs largest private healthcare provider, specialists in complex care.About YouAt HCAUKwe recognise and value everyone as unique and individual; treat people with kindness and compassion; act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness and trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family. As someone looking tojoin our family, you will demonstrate these key values.You will also actively participate as a member of a team, working together to achieve tasks, goals, and objectives; demonstrate a lead by example attitude to inspire our colleagues and patients; and deliver information in a clear, concise, and compellingmanner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results.If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for this role and a member of the team will be in contact shortly.

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