Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Chelmsford - CV-Library

Role: Healthcare Assistant (Wards/Outpatients)

Location: Essex

Salary: £23,000

Permanent/ full-time.

A fantastic private hospital based in Essex is looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their growing team.

HCA Duties:

* To provide support to the clinical staff in the delivery of first-class patient care.

* To support registered nurses in the assessment of care and participate without direct supervision in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care of patients.

* Deal with client and consultant requests in an efficient and professional manner.

* Chaperoning during patients consultations

* Wound assessment and changing of dressings

* Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment used within the clinic.

* Perform mandatory daily and weekly checks to ensure all clinical governance standards are adhered to.

Who are we looking for?

* IT literate

* Previous experience in a similar role, within either an NHS or private hospital setting.

* Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills

* Ability to follow a clear instruction and feedback to senior staff

* Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative

* Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

* Must not require sponsorship as hospital cannot offer this.

Benefits:

* Private Medical Insurance

* Company Pension Scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Season Ticket Loans

* Cycle to work scheme

* And much more