Spire Shawfair Hospital has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join their Surgical Ward as a Senior Healthcare Assistant, on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work alongside our Registered Nurses to provide pre and post-operative care for a variety of patients. Duties and responsibilities: Assisting the team on the surgical ward in the provision of exemplary patient care Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient’s health and well-being to the appropriate person Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies Liaising with other departments and healthcare professionals on a day to day basis Who we are looking for: Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a surgical ward environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience in: ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations NVQ Level 3 Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options ‘Spire for you’ reward platform – discount and cashback for over 100 retailers Free annual Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Katie Willis via Katie.willisspirehealthcare.com For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.