Healthcare Assistant - Wards

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Healthcare Assistant | Surgical Wards | Manchester | Permanent | Outstanding CQC Rating

Spire Manchester is now recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join their warm and friendly team on the wards

Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.

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.

Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients

Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient’s health and well-being to the appropriate person

Assisting with the movement of patients in line with clinic policies

Who we're looking for:

Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a hospital environment

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care /Care Certificate / NVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential

Basic numeracy & literacy.

Demonstrate a patient focused approach

Experience in : ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations

Good team work ethic

Enthusiastic and energetic professional

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information

We're committed to people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving on 07710855095 or e-mail laura.irving@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.