Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medical

Role: Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medical Ward
Location: London: The Wellington Hospital
Working Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary: Competitive and Excellent Benefits

Due to recent expansion, we are seeking highly motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our acute nursing team on our newly opened 14-bed dedicated Acute Medical Ward at The Wellington Hospital-the UK's largest private hospital, rated "Good" by the CQC. This ward supports our on-site Acute Admissions Unit, providing exceptional care to medical patients in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely under the direction of registered nurses, playing a crucial part in delivering outstanding patient care. Your responsibilities will include carrying out observations, investigations, and basic treatments, ensuring patients are comfortable and supported throughout their hospital journey. You will also assist with chaperoning patients, helping medical staff with clinical procedures, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked ward environment.

In this role, you will greet patients, visitors, consultants, and staff in a professional and welcoming manner, ensuring a positive experience for everyone who enters the ward. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will assist with patient care, including assessing basic health indicators and supporting clinical documentation. You will help maintain stock levels, ensuring all necessary equipment is available and used efficiently. Your role also involves ensuring patient dignity, comfort, and privacy are maintained at all times, tailoring care to each individual's needs.

Additionally, you will chaperone patients to appointments as required, communicate clearly with patients and their families, and report any concerns about patient well-being to the nurse in charge. Maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to hospital protocols is essential, and you will also assist with the decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment to uphold the highest standards of infection control

At HCA UK, we care about what matters to you. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a fulfilling career with opportunities to grow. We care about providing working conditions that support your health and well-being. Let us care for you and your career, just as you care for others.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in phlebotomy - desirable
• Healthcare Assistant experience within a hospital setting is desirable
• NVQ in Health and Social Care is desirable
• Understanding of The National Early Warning Score (NEWS2)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant in our acute medical ward you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve