Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE make a difference for every patient Its new and exciting times to join us and be part of our fantastic team at our Plymouth hospital Due to the increase in demand for treatments and care we offer to patients, our Plymouth based hospital is now expanding. This expansion will enable us to offer more availability and flexibility to our patients and allow us to offer an even more shifter service whilst still maintaining focus on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care What do you understand about the importance of an effective team working in the delivery of high-quality patient care? What would you say are the 5 key features of being a credible Ward Healthcare Assistant? What in your mind, is the primary responsibility of a Healthcare Assistant working in a ward? Additional Healthcare Assistants are needed to support with the increase of Theatre activity and Inpatient ward establishment. Youll be assisting with the effective smooth running of the ward, placing the patient at the centre of everything we do We have full time - permanent positions available Working Monday to Saturday on a rota basis Covering days and nights 07:30 to 20:00 and 19:30 to 08:00 Main duties of the job As one of our Healthcare Assistants, youll work with members of the inpatients and theatre teams, providing a safe and supportive environment for all patients. Youll ensure that our patients receive a high standard of care by carrying out routine patient monitoring and care duties such as; changing bedding and assisting with personal hygiene, youll be undertaking basic nursing care practices like catheter fitting and bag changing. Youll be setting up theatres ready for your patients treatment to take place and having gained knowledge of your patient by investigating the patent pathway responsibility of adding to and following that patents pathway, ensuring particulars such as; consent obtained before any treatment is carried out. There will be elements of admin. tasks to be carried out, for instance, you will be called upon to collect all patient information together for admissions and discharging or for follow-up calls. You may be required to photocopy particulars and transport patient paperwork to other departments. As the Healthcare Assistant, you'll be conscious of health, safety and hygiene aspects on a ward. Not only will you look to make sure the ward is clean, you will monitor and look for potential hazards, ensuring they are made safe or the issue is quickly bright to the attention or the department manager. In addition, youll assist with the management of stock and equipment, ensuring good levels and ordering when appropriate, pre-empting any shortfalls. About us Being a Practice Plus Group Healthcare Assistant, you will have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment that can be hard, but also fun and rewarding You might have past working experience in a care home, hospital or clinical environment and may have already completed the NVQ level 1&2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and Basic Life Support (BSL) Certificate or Care Certificate. If not, you must be willing to undertake the training which is provided by us. You'll be computer literate and an effective communicator at all levels, both written, verbal and adaptable. This position will see you engaging with a wide range of people, from internal colleagues from varied departments to patients, their families and friends. Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job, you have a career To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact kaleb.gumbspracticeplusgroup.com. All shortlisted candidate will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,614.07 a year £23,614 per annum benefits Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 10966 Job locations 20 Brest Road International Business Park Plymouth PL6 5XP Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE make a difference for every patient Its new and exciting times to join us and be part of our fantastic team at our Plymouth hospital Due to the increase in demand for treatments and care we offer to patients, our Plymouth based hospital is now expanding. This expansion will enable us to offer more availability and flexibility to our patients and allow us to offer an even more shifter service whilst still maintaining focus on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care What do you understand about the importance of an effective team working in the delivery of high-quality patient care? What would you say are the 5 key features of being a credible Ward Healthcare Assistant? What in your mind, is the primary responsibility of a Healthcare Assistant working in a ward? Additional Healthcare Assistants are needed to support with the increase of Theatre activity and Inpatient ward establishment. Youll be assisting with the effective smooth running of the ward, placing the patient at the centre of everything we do We have full time - permanent positions available Working Monday to Saturday on a rota basis Covering days and nights 07:30 to 20:00 and 19:30 to 08:00 Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE make a difference for every patient Its new and exciting times to join us and be part of our fantastic team at our Plymouth hospital Due to the increase in demand for treatments and care we offer to patients, our Plymouth based hospital is now expanding. This expansion will enable us to offer more availability and flexibility to our patients and allow us to offer an even more shifter service whilst still maintaining focus on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care What do you understand about the importance of an effective team working in the delivery of high-quality patient care? What would you say are the 5 key features of being a credible Ward Healthcare Assistant? What in your mind, is the primary responsibility of a Healthcare Assistant working in a ward? Additional Healthcare Assistants are needed to support with the increase of Theatre activity and Inpatient ward establishment. Youll be assisting with the effective smooth running of the ward, placing the patient at the centre of everything we do We have full time - permanent positions available Working Monday to Saturday on a rota basis Covering days and nights 07:30 to 20:00 and 19:30 to 08:00 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see job description Desirable Please see job description Experience Essential Please see job description Desirable Please see job description Additional Criteria Essential Please see job description Desirable Please see job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see job description Desirable Please see job description Experience Essential Please see job description Desirable Please see job description Additional Criteria Essential Please see job description Desirable Please see job description Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group Address 20 Brest Road International Business Park Plymouth PL6 5XP Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)