Healthcare Assistant 18 Month Fixed Term -Ward Margate

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	20 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	£25,633.33 i £31,010.27 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£25633.33 - £31010.27 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	02 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Margate, CT9 4BG
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	E0005-26-0005

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JOB PURPOSE To actively participate in the delivery of a high standard of vital patient centred care To assist in the delivery of clinical and nonclinical care and safety support clinical staff under team supervision To participate within a team led environment to the smooth running of the ward and the positive experience of patients that embraces a positive provision of services KEY RELATIONSHIPS To be able to interact with other employees, medical staff, consultants, patients and the public To act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence and to always uphold the good standing and reputation of Spencer Private Hospitals KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To be able to assist with the maintenance of patients hygiene needs ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. To report any changes in patients condition or care protocol to the trained staff. To undertake all training annually The ability to recognise deteriorating patients and assist if an emergency occurs To make legible entries in patient documentation, including instructions, requests for investigations, changes in care protocols or patient conditions, with all entries being counter-signed by a trained nurse Convey any verbal instructions and messages to the appropriate person Participate in Face to Face and Online Training and Staff Meetings Assist with the handling and movement of patients in line with Manual Handling Regulations Escort patients to other departments within the trust Undertake observations of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, urinalysis, height and weight, BMI and glucose monitoring and recording results in documentation and conveying results to a trained nurse. Ensure out of range results are immediately conveyed to clinical staff Collection, recording and delivery of specimens to pathology following competency. Phlebotomy Record ECGs following Competence Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Participate in the Cleaning of the equipment and ward Stock up the unit with consumables and monitor stock levels Participate in the monitoring, servicing and checks of equipment and report any faults in equipment. Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infection control principles and practice. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence. Provide support and encouragement to patients to promote independence as appropriate. Act as a chaperone, when requested. Preparation of documentation as directed by clinical staff. Financial To utilise all resources within the department effectively To promote a manner as to justify public trust and confidence and to always uphold the good standing and reputation of Spencer Private Hospitals Quality To be involved in the delivery of quality patient care and safety at all times To ensure the working environment is safe for both patients and staff To recognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of patient care To ensure that accidents and complaints are reported to the appropriate senior member of the nursing staff and to participate in local investigations if required To participate in staff appraisal and the identification of personal needs and set and evaluate personal objectives To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings and discussion when required. To ensure that all local policies and legal requirements relating to clinical care and Health and Safety are complied with Workforce To contribute towards the orientation of newly appointed Healthcare Assistants and non-nursing staff, enhance the students experiences Equal Opportunities It is the aim of the hospital to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins, or is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end, the hospital has an Equal Opportunities Policy, and it is for each employee to contribute to its success. Health & Safety All Employees must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors. Individual employees should also refer to specific health and safety requirements within their own job descriptions. Data Protection If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer or word-processor in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for the specific registered purpose, and not to use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed by Spencer Private Hospitals Customer Care It is the aim of the hospital to provide patients and clients with the best possible care and service. In order to meet this aim all of our staff are required, at all times, to put the patient or client first and do their utmost to meet their requests and needs courteously and efficiently. Confidentiality To ensure that confidential information is not disclosed about Spencer Private Hospitals (including information regarding patients and staff) to any unauthorised member of staff, or to anyone outside the employment of Spencer Private Hospitals This job description is intended to reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of the post holder, which may change over time with corporate or local business needs of Spencer Private Hospitals. It will therefore be subject to periodic review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.