About this role
Job summary
Do you have your NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, or your NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care with a desire to work towards your Level 3?
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant, you will provide care to our patients of Oldham within an outpatient clinic supporting all members of our clinical team based at the Integrated Care Centre, in Oldham town centre.
About us
Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
A vacancy has become available within our team of Health Care Assistants here at Vita Health Group, part of Spire Healthcare. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in social care, primary care or a hospital setting.
The role includes
- Carry out a range of basic clinical procedures (e.g. blood tests, blood pressure checks, urine testing) under the guidance of registered staff and in line with protocols.
- Follow infection, prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Support daily equipment and treatment room checks, reporting any issues to senior staff.
- Provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients.
- Respond appropriately in clinical emergencies, following training and guidance.
About Us
As part of Spire Healthcare, were proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.
Working here
We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:
- Supportive teams and managers
- A positive and inclusive culture
- Strong well-being and mental health support
- Trust, autonomy and flexibility
We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package further details here Careers - Vita Health Group
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:
- Disability Confident Leader
- Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
- Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
- Menopause Friendly accreditation
Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.
If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [email protected]
Additional information
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.
Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.
We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
Employer details
Employer name
Vita Health Group
Address
Oldham
OL1 1NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)