Nuffield Health
Healthcare Assistant - Ward
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Healthcare Assistant – Day Ward (Bank) @ York Hospital
Role: Healthcare Assistant (Day Ward) Location: York Hospital Hours: Bank (ad-hoc basis, including very occasional weekend shifts) Daily Rate: Up to £13/hour (depending on skills/experience)
Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care with the highest standards. We’re looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Day Ward team at York Hospital.
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant on the Day Ward, your primary focus will be supporting patients pre and post minor surgical procedures, including:
- Cataract surgery
- Endoscopy
- Minor local anaesthetic procedures
- Pain clinics
- Varicose vein surgery
The ward operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, with occasional Saturday cover. This is a banking role, meaning you’ll work flexible shifts as required, rather than a fixed contract.
The Day Ward provides cutting-edge care with a focus on recover, rehabilitation, and wellbeing. You’ll contribute to a collaborative, patient-centred environment, assisting a team of Registered Nurses and Consultants to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Put patient care first – Ensuring a compassionate, dignified experience for every individual.
- Assist with administrative duties – Supporting ward operations efficiently.
- Work closely with clinical teams – Complementing Registered Nurses & Consultants in pre- and post-procedure care.
- Build meaningful connections – Encouraging rapport with patients and their families.
- Uphold organisational standards – Managing procedures, records, and communication effectively.
Requirements
You must:
- Be able to meet deadlines and follow multi-step instructions with precision.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, including strong telephone and computer/database expertise.
- Hold a valid NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent training).
- Have demonstrable experience in an acute hospital or care setting.
Why Join Nuffield Health?
- Impactful work: Build a healthier nation through pioneering care and social impact.
- High standards: Nuffield Health York Hospital maintains a ‘Good’ CQC rating.
- Flexibility: As a bank worker, you’ll set your hours, balancing business needs with your availability.
- Investment in you:
- Hospital benefits package aligned with working time directive.
- Access to pension scheme contributions.
- Discounted gym membership at £35 per month.
- Community focus: As a charity, all profits reinvest into improved healthcare, pioneering care, and social programmes.
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About Nuffield Health
For over 60 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to making the UK fitter, healthier, happier, and stronger. Our 31 award-winning hospitals, including York Hospital, 113 fitness centres, healthcare clinics, and 70 workplace wellbeing services ensure thousands access care they wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford.
This role is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation that values random acts of kindness, breaking boundaries, and reimagining care. UniversityPlaces provides exclusive support for jobseekers. Apply today and contribute to a legacy of exceptional patient care.
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- High-volume roles may close early. Apply now to secure your place.
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