Practice Plus Group
Healthcare Assistant -Day Surgery Unit
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Healthcare Assistant - Day Surgery Unit, Plymouth
- Salary: £12557.48 per year
- Part-time: 19 hours per week
- Shifts: Weekday either 07:00-17:30 or 07:00-19:00 with one Saturday per month 07:00-19:00
- Private pension: Employer and Employee contributions
- Annual leave: 12.5 days per year + BANK holidays
- Access to wellness and a wide range of discounted lifestyle brands
Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistant looking to build your career in a modern hospital environment? Join our Day Surgery Unit at Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth and become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced clinical professionals, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey and helping to create the best possible experience during their treatment.
About Us
Practice Plus Group is one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers. We deliver services that create outstanding experiences for patients through high standards of care, clinical excellence and a commitment to continually improving healthcare outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're passionate about creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop rewarding careers.
Click apply to submit an application. Alternatively you can email Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.com - Talent Partner for further information.
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What you'll be doing
As a Ward Healthcare Assistant within our Day Surgery Unit, you'll provide high-quality clinical and administrative support under the direction of registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Welcoming patients and supporting the admission process
- Preparing patients for surgery and procedures
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Supporting patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition and rehabilitation needs
- Assisting with venepuncture and cannulation activities following competency sign-off
- Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation
- Supporting infection prevention and control practices
- Acting as a chaperone during clinical examinations
- Providing excellent patient-focused care and customer service
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a safe and efficient clinical environment
What we'll look for in you
To succeed in this role, you'll be a compassionate team player with a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
You Will Ideally Have
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Experience working within a healthcare setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT and administrative skills
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- A flexible and positive approach to work
- Basic Life Support skills or willingness to undertake training
- An understanding of confidentiality, data protection and patient dignity
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Previous experience in a hospital environment and an NVQ Level 3 qualification would be advantageous.
What you can expect from us
At Practice Plus Group, we believe in supporting our people to be the best they can be. You'll be joining an organisation committed to innovation, clinical excellence and professional development.
When You Join Us, You'll Benefit From
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Training and ongoing professional development
- The chance to work within a high-performing clinical team
- The opportunity to make a real difference to patients every day
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received or a suitable candidate be identified.
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