Healthcare Assistant

Job Description

Our partner has a unique 30+ bedded purpose-built unit which delivers highly specialised care to post-operative patients. Patients come from all over the country once discharged from hospital to continue their recovery in a safe and comforting environment.

Patients are here short term for a period of intensive rehabilitation which includes hydrotherapy. The unit offers 24-hour nursing care, physiotherapy, and general practitioner support to ensure patients can achieve optimal independence to return home confidently.

The patient experience is at the centre of our partner’s organisation, they are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic health care assistant that will go the extra mile and provide seamless care for their patients. Our partner believes that investing in staff leads to high quality clinical care. They have an experienced nursing team including high quality care staff with a shared vision. Our partner works closely with the physiotherapy team and General Practitioners to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to managing patients safely whilst in their care.

As a Carer in their organisation, they are committed to your training development and will ensure a supernumerary induction to ensure you are supported during the transition to your new role. The role will involve caring for our post-operative patients and supporting them through their rehabilitation programmes.

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to cover day and night shifts. Typical shift patterns will include 08.00 – 14.00, 13.00 - 20.00, 08.00-20.00 and occasional night cover - 20.00-08.00

Please note: They offer weekend and bank holiday pay enhancements.