Patient Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Weekend Coverage

Practice Plus Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Southampton is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to support a clinical team at their Treatment Centre. Key responsibilities include assisting nurses and paramedics, handling wound management, and providing excellent patient care. Candidates should have NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience, flexible working hours including weekends, and a commitment to teamwork and safety standards. This role offers an opportunity for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Achieved NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in an acute healthcare environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical UTC team of nurses, paramedics and GPs.
• Manage wound assessment and closure.
• Apply plaster for fractures.
• Change dressings and provide patient advice.
• Demonstrate and measure walking aids.
• Maintain daily operations and stock management.

Skills

Flexibility

Knowledge of infection control

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

A healthcare service provider in Southampton is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to support a clinical team at their Treatment Centre. Key responsibilities include assisting nurses and paramedics, handling wound management, and providing excellent patient care. Candidates should have NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience, flexible working hours including weekends, and a commitment to teamwork and safety standards. This role offers an opportunity for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.