Healthcare Assistant-Orthopaedics

Role: Healthcare assistant -Orthopaedics Ward
Town / Site: London: The London Bridge Hospital 
Full time: 37.5 hours per week   
Shift times: Monday –Sunday (flexibility required to work long days, nights and Weekends) 
Permanent contract  
Salary: £25,837-£28,708 (DOE) plus 9% Shift allowance
   
We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Orthopaedics Ward, based in The London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.   
   
As a Healthcare assistant, working within our Orthopaedics Ward, you will provide and deliver customer service to a world class level for our patients, visitors and consultants.
You will be responsible for providing assistance to clinical staff and will participate in the assessment of patient care needs and maintain the agreed standards of care under the supervision of the nursing team. You will carry out clinical observations and assist staff and patients to deliver high levels of patient care, demonstrating excellent customer care skills.  

The 29 Bedded Unit is based on the 2nd floor at London Bridge Hospital.

Rated as 'outstanding' by the CQC, the London Bridge Hospital campus in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City, Canary Wharf and Kent.   
With 160 beds, 22 ICU beds and 10 operating theatres we offer our patients exceptional treatment across a multitude of acute and complex care and have use of the latest technologies and healthcare innovations  
  
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.     
   
What you’ll bring:    
Previous experience in healthcare / Hospital  

Evidence of updating clinical skills/knowledge 

Evidence of professional and personal development 

Phlebotomy  

NVQ in Health and Social Care/Care certificate 

  
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 the Orthopaedic 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   

   
Diversity and Inclusion   
   
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.   
   
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.   
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