Job summary

Health Care Assistants (or HCAs as they often referred to) at Practice Plus Group come from all walks of life. Many have no, or minimal, experience, but are keen to explore a career in care, while many already have invaluable experience. What they all have in common is the right values. Theyre adaptable, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds. And, they consider it a privilege to be trusted to look after others. Do you share these values? Then we could have just the role for you.

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, well support you. If you just want to stay in your role, thats fine too. Well help you be the best you can be. The work would either be on the inpatient ward or the day ward depending on where we need staff. We are offering the successful candidate to join us on a bank/flexi contract, covering annual leave, sickness and an increase in activity. This type of contract will allow you to choose the shifts that work around your current commitments.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant in our Southampton team youll be responsible for assisting the nursing team with patient care, keeping records, stock control, equipment maintenance and maintaining the cleanliness of the department. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

Shift patterns to expect - Long days on inpatients 0715-1945 Night shifts 1915-0745 Long days on day ward 0800-2030

About us

Having already achieved your NVQ level 2, there will be plenty of further learning opportunities including internal and external training modules. It would be an advantage if you have worked in acute healthcare environment. More important though is your flexibility, your knowledge of infection control, belief in teamwork and your ability to use your initiative, follow instructions and prioritise a busy workload.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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