We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-looking Healthcare Assistant for our 20-bedded gynaecology and gynaecology oncology ward, providing care to women following surgery and complications of early pregnancy.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and enhance your clinical practice. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to the quality of care, patient safety and patient experience working with the multidisciplinary team in a busy and friendly environment
The successful candidate will be an adaptable team player with good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
The Health Care Support Worker is a member of the ward team who implements prescribed care and undertakes administrative as directed by the registered nurse to:
• Assists in the provision of high quality patient care.
• Ensure that patients arriving on the ward are assessed and settled within the department.
• Ensure the department is clean and well stocked.
• Ensure that provision of food and drinks is facilitated.
• Participate in activities/projects that contribute to improved patient care or experience.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
*PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
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As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Mar 2025