Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | 317 Trustwide, NE1 4LP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9317-25-1046 |
Summary
To abide by Trust policies and procedures. To assist the registered nurses (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care. To undertake a range of delegated clinical duties Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner. Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives. Continue to develop and maintain competencies to maintain high quality safe care. Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other ward / department duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly. Assist with admin & clerical duties as required. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting interventions and observations clearly. Participate in handovers and team meetings to ensure continuity of care. Adhere to NHS Trust policies, procedures, and infection control guidelines. Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations (GDPR). Engage in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and competencies. Previous experience as a healthcare assistant or support worker in a community, hospital, or care setting. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Basic IT skills for documentation. Ability to adapt to different community environments. Understanding of person-centred care, infection control, and safeguarding principles.