Healthcare Assistant Ward - Bank
Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital | Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5HX | Nursing Ward | Ad hoc | Includes weekend work| Clinical hours across a range of shifts, including long days, nights, twilight, and late shifts.
Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. We’re here to look after the nation’s health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That’s why we’re looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care.
We are seeking motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our Ward Bank staffing team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced HCAs looking for flexible working arrangements within a high-quality private healthcare environment. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is essential, and you will ideally have or be working towards level 3.
As part of our past paced multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care to individuals recovering from a wide range of elective surgical procedures. You will work alongside Registered Nurses and Consultants to ensure patients receive safe, personalised, and compassionate care throughout their hospital stay.
As a Bank Healthcare Assistant on the Ward, you will:
- Provide high-quality personal care and support to patients following elective surgery.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including mobility, nutrition, and hygiene needs.
- Support the nursing team in monitoring and documenting patient observations.
- Promote patient comfort, dignity, privacy, and wellbeing at all times.
- Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming ward environment.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and concerns.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and hospital procedures.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A caring, empathetic, and professional approach.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and nights where required.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
Helping you feel good
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
About us
The Holly Hospital is located in Buckhurst Hill, Essex and is one of the South East’s leading private hospitals. For over 35 years, we have provided first-class independent healthcare for the local community.
The Holly can offer you a peaceful stay and fast access to a consultant. We are renowned locally for our high standards of nursing care and friendly atmosphere.
We welcome patients who have private medical insurance or choose to pay for their own treatment. The Holly also provides some specialist services to NHS patients.
Our expert team
The Holly Hospital works with over 300 consultants and other specialists in the South East. Many of these healthcare professionals also work in the NHS and are leaders in their field.
We employ more than 370 hospital staff, including highly experienced nurses. All of our nurses are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Our dedicated team make sure that you get the best possible care and treatment.
Our facilities
- 24 consulting rooms
- 39 beds
- 5 theatres
- 6 treatment rooms
- 8 day care beds/seats
- 6 private rooms with seats
- 6 chemotherapy bays/beds
- Pharmacy
- 2 MRI
- CT
- 3 Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- DEXA
- Mammography
- BUPA accredited breast and bowel care centre
- Oral surgery and dentistry suite
- Physiotherapy and sports centre
- Pathology laboratory
- Decontamination Department
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
