Healthcare Assistant: Surgical Ward Support & Care

Transformationunitgm; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Basildon is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their Surgical Referral Unit. This role involves providing basic patient care, supporting qualified staff, and promoting respect for patient beliefs. Candidates should possess GCSE Math and English, as well as demonstrable literacy and previous healthcare experience. This position offers a competitive salary of £24,937 per annum, with opportunities for development through the HCA Academy.

Benefits

Access to HCA Academy resources

Additional support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated good literacy with minimal errors.
• Experience working in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including personal hygiene.
• Undertake patient moving and handling correctly.
• Obtain, test and record specimens from patients.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.

Skills

Good literacy

Previous experience in healthcare

Education

GCSE Math and English

Job description

A health care organization in Basildon is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their Surgical Referral Unit. This role involves providing basic patient care, supporting qualified staff, and promoting respect for patient beliefs. Candidates should possess GCSE Math and English, as well as demonstrable literacy and previous healthcare experience. This position offers a competitive salary of £24,937 per annum, with opportunities for development through the HCA Academy.