Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant - Surgical Ward

Location: The Princess Grace Hospital, London
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Shift Pattern: Days, nights and weekends
Salary: Competitive DOE + shift enhancement

As one of London's leading private hospitals, The Princess Grace Hospital provides a wide range of surgical services across multiple specialties, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. The hospital is renowned for delivering exceptional patient care in a safe, welcoming and modern environment.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Surgical Ward team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced nurses and clinicians, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey and helping to deliver outstanding standards of care.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support the nursing team in providing high-quality, patient-centred care. You will assist patients with activities of daily living, monitor and record observations, support with mobility and personal care, and help maintain a safe, clean and comfortable ward environment. You will work closely with nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care from admission through to discharge.

The role requires excellent communication skills, a caring and professional approach, and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy ward team. You will play an important role in promoting patient dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.

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 working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or acute healthcare setting
• Experience supporting surgical patients is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (desirable) or equivalent experience
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including nights and weekends

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.  

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 Surgical 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 this, we live and breathe four core values: 

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual  
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion  
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness  
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity  

Reasonable adjustments  

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, 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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