Job Description

Healthcare Assistant

Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly Outpatient and Ward team.


Reporting to the Ward Manager, as a Healthcare Assistant you will:

Assist the Registered Nurses to care for patients following surgical, investigative or medical procedures in line with national guidelines, hospital policies and best practice standards Work as part of a highly trained and experienced team, exercising initiative and prioritising workloads whilst following departmental policies and procedures.

Hours: 37.5 per week.

Healthcare Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support our Registered Nurses in the implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient Help promote and maintain a caring, supportive environment focused on meeting the needs of the patient/relatives/carer, working collaboratively with other departments to achieve this Look after the physical comfort of patients, for example helping them with activities of daily living. Take basic observations such as blood pressure and temperature, height and weight, utilising the early warning score system as per hospital policy and escalate appropriately to the trained nurse Listen and talk to patients, helping them to feel supported and safe Assist with keeping the department clean and tidy, for example cleaning of equipment, adhering to infection prevention and control policy and hospital procedures at all times Keep supplies and equipment in order, assisting in the maintenance of stock levels Maintain contemporaneous patient records including patient pathways and the relevant IT reporting systems are up-to-date and accurate ensuring countersigned by a trained nurse. Chaperone when required

Healthcare Assistant

Qualifications:

Minimum GCSE education or equivalent NVQ or equivalent, Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care preferred Care Certificate

Experience:

Ability to learn and develop and undertake appropriate training Some health care experience in a hospital environment

Skills:

Caring, patient and customer focused Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business Basic computer skills Sound written and verbal communication skills

Desirables:

Experience in plastics and dermatology Experience in podiatry Competence in phlebotomy Competence in wound dressings Previous experience in a private healthcare setting would be an advantage

Healthcare Assistant

About the Hospital

Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford is a patient-focused hospital in Essex, providing exceptional care with fully equipped operating theatres, day case rooms, consulting suites, and a wide range of outpatient services, including paediatrics, MRI, and health screening.


Phoenix Hospital Group has 6 sites encompassing 2 London outpatient centres: 9 Harley Street and 25 Harley Street, and 4 hospitals: Weymouth Street Hospital (London), Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford (Essex), One Hatfield Hospital (Hertfordshire) and One Ashford Hospital (Kent).


Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford is within easy reach of the centre of Chelmsford and is a 2 minute drive from the A12. Ample free parking is provided on site.

Our Recruitment Process

At Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. They will also be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.

PHC: Healthcare Assistant