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Healthcare Assistant HCA

Job details
Posting date: 13 August 2025
Salary: £12.21 to £19.33 per hour
Additional salary information: weekly pay
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 September 2025
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AJ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Medacs Healthcare
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: MH Chippenham_1755078772

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Summary

Support Worker -

Location: Chippenham Community Hospital

Address: Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN151EQ

Agency: Medacs Healthcare

Contact: Marlena, Recruitment Consultant - 1582 310099

‍⚕️ Role Overview

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Support Workers to join our dynamic team at Chippenham Community Hospital . This role involves providing high-quality care and support to patients with a range of physical, rehabilitation and chronic health needs, helping them maintain independence and dignity during their hospital stay.

✅ Key Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, feeding, and toileting

  • Support therapeutic activities and mobility as directed by nursing and therapy staff

  • Promote independence and emotional wellbeing among service users

  • Maintain cleanliness and a safe environment within the ward/unit

  • Report changes in patient condition to the appropriate clinical staff

  • Support clinical teams with observations, documentation, and equipment checks

  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients' holistic care needs are met

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 months of NHS expirience

  • Care Certificate or equivalent qualification is highly desirable

  • Enhanced DBS required (can be processed via Medacs if not already held)

  • Up-to-date immunisations: Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), TB, and Varicella (Chickenpox)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic

  • A genuine passion for supporting patients and promoting wellbeing

Benefits of Working via Medacs Healthcare

  • Competitive pay rates and weekly payroll

  • Supportive recruitment and compliance team

  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

  • Dedicated consultant support - contact Marlena on 1582 310099 for immediate consideration

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