About this role
Job summary
About the role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll work closely with the Outpatients team, and the wider multidisciplinary clinical members, to deliver safe, highquality and evidencebased care. You'll support patients with dignity and kindness whilst helping to ensure services run smoothly and efficiently.
Everyday will be varied, meaningful and patientfocused, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys teamwork, communication and handson care.
What you'll be doing
Providing compassionate, safe and professional care to patients Supporting clinical staff with the delivery and evaluation of patient care plans Carrying out basic nursing procedures under appropriate supervision Undertaking and recording clinical observations accurately Maintaining clear, timely and confidential patient documentation Communicating effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues Contributing to a positive and supportive outpatient team environment Following all policies relating to health and safety, infection control and governance Reporting incidents, accidents and near misses appropriately
Main duties of the job
Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistant who takes pride in delivering excellent patient care? Join Horder Healthcare and play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their outpatient journey at The McIndoe Centre.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a professional, friendly and supportive outpatient environment, where your contribution truly makes a difference.
About us
Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.
We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.
Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.
We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.
We are committed to caring, and committed to you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistant who takes pride in delivering excellent patient care? Join Horder Healthcare and play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their outpatient journey at The McIndoe Centre.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a professional, friendly and supportive outpatient environment, where your contribution truly makes a difference.
About the role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll work closely with the Outpatients team, and the wider multidisciplinary clinical members, to deliver safe, highquality and evidencebased care. You'll support patients with dignity and kindness whilst helping to ensure services run smoothly and efficiently.
Everyday will be varied, meaningful and patientfocused, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys teamwork, communication and handson care.
What you'll be doing
Providing compassionate, safe and professional care to patients Supporting clinical staff with the delivery and evaluation of patient care plans Carrying out basic nursing procedures under appropriate supervision Undertaking and recording clinical observations accurately Maintaining clear, timely and confidential patient documentation Communicating effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues Contributing to a positive and supportive outpatient team environment Following all policies relating to health and safety, infection control and governance Reporting incidents, accidents and near misses appropriatelyAbout you
You'll be approachable, reliable and committed to delivering excellent care and patient experience.
Essential requirements:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant Competence in delivering basic clinical care and observations Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a teamDesirable:
Healthcare Assistant qualification (NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3) Care Certificate Experience taking patient medical histories Dental and/or Ophthalmic experienceLocation: The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: up to £24,921.00 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Right to work in the UK
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.
At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.
As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.
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.
Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.
Person Specification
About You Essential
You'll be approachable, reliable and committed to delivering excellent care and patient experience.
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant Competence in delivering basic clinical care and observations Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Healthcare Assistant qualification (NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3) Care Certificate Experience taking patient medical histories Dental and/or Ophthalmic experience
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 Horder Healthcare
Address Horder Healthcare
East Grinstead
RH19 3EB
Employer's website https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)