About this role
Job summary To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment.
Main duties of the job Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well being. Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs Establish and maintain communication with people on routine care matters Contribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI. To maintain standards of infection control within the hospital and own department and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice. Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies. To meet Spire values, whilst delivering care to patients and relatives To adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct, Guidelines and Spire Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Standards at all times Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.
About us "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Job description Job responsibilities Healthcare Assistant/Spire Nottingham/Tollerton/Full time/Excellent Benefits
Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team on a Full Time Permanent basis.
Duties and responsibilities:
To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment.
Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well being.Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needsEstablish and maintain communication with people on routine care mattersContribute to own personal development.Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rightsAcknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.To maintain standards of infection control within the hospital and own department and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needsTo ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies.To meet Spire values, whilst delivering care to patients and relativesTo adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct, Guidelines and Spire Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Standards at all timesCarry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.
Who we're looking for: Whilst no formal qualifications are required excellent communication skills and presentation are essential. NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experiencePrevious experience as a Health Care Assistant Basic nursing careBasic awareness of health, safety and hygieneEnglish language to IELTS 7.0
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant Basic nursing care Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene English language to IELTS 7.0
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA
Nottingham
NG12 4GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)