Nuffield Health

Healthcare Assistant

Nuffield Health

Skilled Worker, A ratingFull-timePosted 4 weeks ago

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant/Porter

Plymouth Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work and on call

Up to £28,100 dependent on experience

37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. We’re here to look after the nation’s health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That’s why we’re looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care.

As a Healthcare Assistant at our hospital, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and hold relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

As a Healthcare Assistant/Porter, you will:

Need an NVQ 2 in Care

Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team.

Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring.

Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities.

Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based.

Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From paid overtime to a cycle to work scheme, expert advice and support for your financial and emotional wellbeing, and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

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