SALARY: COMPETITIVE DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Nursing team at The Princess Grace Hospital, Currently rated “Good” by the CQC.
Situated in the heart of London’s world-renowned medical district, The Princess Grace Hospital is recognised as one of the best-equipped multidisciplinary private hospitals in the capital. Our dedicated and highly trained team is committed to delivering an exemplary standard of clinical care across all specialties.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing skilled clinical assistance to the nursing and medical teams. The successful candidate will participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain the agreed standards of care.
Further assisting with both patient and non-patient manual handling, cleaning duties and waste disposal, re-stocking , Phlebotomy & Neuro Gastro

• Keeping the treatment rooms organised, clean and tidy at all times
• Monitor stock levels and inform clinical staff when additional stock needs to be ordered
• Ensure clinical areas are restocked regularly
• Clean and inspect equipment reporting any faults
• Demonstrate a high standard of customer care in dealing with consultants, other clinical staff, patients and relatives
• Recognise own limitations and request assistance as necessary
• Maintain a high level of clinical practice
• Attend training and complete competencies as required e.g. fibroscan, neurogastro etc.
• To take responsibility for own practice, in accordance with the hospital guidelines/protocols
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ensure correct labelling and transport of specimens
• Chaperoning and assisting medical staff
• Carry out observations, investigations and treatments as required
• Assess patient’s condition through basic measurements
• To treat patients in an environment that preserves personal dignity and privacy and ensure patient comfort
• Report any concerns to the Nurse in charge
• Ensure all patient charges are capture
• Keep clear and accurate records
• To maintain compliance with mandatory training at all times
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What you’ll bring:

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Care certificate
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in Hospital Setting
• Phlebotomy
• Experience of working with members of the public is essential
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English verbally and written