Healthcare Assistant

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Neuroscience Critical Care is a referral centre for neurology, stroke and neurosurgical patients from across the London area and Nationally. Your role will be to be an integral part of the team, assisting with the delivery of care to patients who require intensive and high dependency care in an acute, dynamic setting. Previous experience as a healthcare assistant in and acute hospital setting is essential. We look after complex neuroscience patients with a wide range of conditions. Many patients are on ventilators, have many drips and drains, and need to be closely monitored. There is a multi-disciplinary approach to high quality care, the healthcare assistants work alongside the registered nurses to deliver high quality care to the patient, in the context of their family.

The role is focussed on direct care to patients with complex neuromedical conditions or following emergency and elective neuro/spinal surgery and thrombectomy/neuro radiological procedures. Most patients require ventilation and specialist/ invasive monitoring and haemofiltration/Plasma exchange. Due to the underlying conditions patients can be agitated, confused, have limited mobility or paralysis. The role of the healthcare assistant is to support patients at the bedside, assist with mobilisation, personal care and provision of fluids and nutrition. You will be part of the team delivering direct patient care with support and direction from registered nurses and therapist.You will be supported by a senior nurse in charge on each shift and there is an education team to support your learning and development in the area.

The National Hospital is a specialist hospital and part of UCLH NHS Trust. It is a dedicated centre for patients with a wide range of neurology, neurosurgical and spinal conditions. There is a good team spirit across the site and a focus on staff support and development. We adhere to our trust values of safety, kindness, teamwork, improving and strive to deliver high quality care across the hospital and wider trust.

In the Neuroscience Critical Care unit you will be supported by a Line Manager Band 7 and part of a dedicated team. The teams work together during team weekends and staff team days allow for training and team building. There is the opportunity to progress to a band 3 role within the department.

We look after our patients in the context of their family and friends and ensure regular communication, ascertaining the patient’s wishes and ensuring family involvement in decision making.

**The essential elements of the role are as follows**:

- Assist in providing care to the patient with support and direction from trained nurses
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide personal care
- Act as an advocate for the patient, providing information and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate
- Respect people’s dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking procedures
- Participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with the patient and their carer(s)
- Support visitors to the area, meet and greet and ensure correct PPE.
- Assist awake patients with communication vis “blue jeans” and facetime with their friends and family
- Develop communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
- Report any issues at work that may put health, safety and security of staff, patients and visitors at risk
- Summon immediate help for any emergency and take appropriate action
- Clean patient equipment and bed areas as required
- Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions

  • Healthcare Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom HCA Healthcare UK Full time

    **_T_**_his is your opportunity to become a vital part of the UK’s largest private healthcare provider, specialists in complex care._** **Location**:Roodlane, Central London **Contract**:Permanent & full-time - 37.5 hours/week **Salary - **£23,000-£25,000 depending on experience and skills **Employment Package**: We will look after you with private...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom TAC Healthcare GroupInHealth Full time

    **Job title**:Healthcare/Clinical Assistant **Salary**:£20,000-£24,000 DOE + travel costs **Hours**:37.5 hours per week - on a rota shift pattern from Monday - Sunday **Location**: London **Introduction**: InHealth sees more than 3 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. Our fully integrated...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Curis Healthcare Ltd Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Hammersmith, London. Hammersmith private hospital is a well-established private cosmetic surgery hospital situated in the heart of Hammersmith, London. This exciting role has become available for an experienced healthcare assistant to join our team. For more information...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Harmony Healthcare Full time

    Healthcare Assistant - Complex Care Needs. Tracheostomy, Ventilation, PEG Feeding Experience required. 10 Hours Night Shifts

  • Healthcare Assistant, Ultrasound Services

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Omnes Healthcare Full time

    We are seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our Ultrasound and Cardiology services based within the NHS, you will be trained to assist the sonographers in clinic and run independent cardiology clinic. As a Bank Healthcare Assistant you will be a key point of contact for our patients, undertaking essential daily tasks to ensure that patients are...

  • Healthcare Assistant, Ultrasound Services

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Omnes Healthcare Full time

    We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Ultrasound and Cardiology services based within the NHS, you will be trained to assist the sonographers in clinic and run independent cardiology clinic. As a Healthcare Assistant you will be a key point of contact for our patients, undertaking essential daily tasks to ensure that patients are adequately...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant seeking a unique and rewarding nursing experience? Are you eager to enhance your skills in a variety of settings, making a positive impact on the care of patients who require endoscopy procedure /investigation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our Endoscopy Team within Homerton...

  • Healthcare Assistant, Ultrasound Services North

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Omnes Healthcare Full time

    We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Ultrasound and Cardiology services based within the NHS, you will be trained to assist the sonographers in clinic and run independent cardiology clinic. As a Healthcare Assistant you will be a key point of contact for our patients, undertaking essential daily tasks to ensure that patients are adequately...

  • Healthcare Assistant, Ultrasound Services North

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Omnes Healthcare Full time

    We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Ultrasound and Cardiology services based within the NHS, you will be trained to assist the sonographers in clinic and run independent cardiology clinic. As a Healthcare Assistant you will be a key point of contact for our patients, undertaking essential daily tasks to ensure that patients are adequately...

  • Fertility Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom King Healthcare Full time

    **Fertility Healthcare Assistant** **Central London** **Full Time** **£25,000 - £28,000** This private fertility clinic in the Harley Street district is looking for a new HCA to join their team. The individual must have phlebotomy / blood taking skills as this is a major part of the role! If you have experience in gynaecology, fertility, womens health,...

  • Healthcare Assistant, Dermatology, Within The Nhs

    6 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Omnes Healthcare Full time

    We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Secondary Care Services based in Alma Road Medical Centre dermatology clinics, assisting the Dermatologists. Previous Hospital Healthcare experience essential, we ask is that you are reliable, professional, able to work independently, can commit to the working locations/hours and have excellent computer...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust works across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire. We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home. Do you...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    6 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    If you are ready for a challenging role within Ophthalmology Day care unit, working as a healthcare assistent within a busy day surgery environment then this is potentially the job you are looking for in your career. We operate six days a week covering ophthalmic surgery for Local and General anaesthtic related cases. You will be responsible for patient care...

  • Full Time Healthcare Assistant, Ultrasound Services

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Omnes Healthcare Full time

    We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Ultrasound and Cardiology services based within the NHS, you will be trained to assist the sonographers in clinic and run independent cardiology clinic. As a Healthcare Assistant you will be a key point of contact for our patients, undertaking essential daily tasks to ensure that patients are adequately...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    6 days ago

    London, United Kingdom London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for Healthcare support workers to work as part of the team, maintaining good working relationships with patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. To deal with enquiries from patients, visitors and staff, as directed by qualified staff, in accordance with department practices, ensuring that patient confidentially is...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for exceptional Band 3 Health Care Assistants who are looking to progress to Apprenticeship Nursing Associate or a qualified Band 4 Apprentice Nursing Associate to join us in our Brent Community Nursing Day Service. The service is run from 8.30am to 5.00pm including weekends. You will be working in one of the Brent District Nursing teams. You...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom HCA Healthcare UK Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to join our Primary Care team at HCA Healthcare UK, Wilmslow. HCA Healthcare UK is one of the UK’s leading providers of corporate healthcare services, with extensive experience of creating and delivering effective and innovative corporate wellness strategies. Delivering primary care services for...

  • Ophthalmology Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We currently have posts available in our busy and constantly evolving Outpatients Department and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated support workers/ Healthcare Assistants to work in our Outpatients Department at Western Eye Hospital/Diagnostic hub. The Departments within Outpatients offer a full range of outpatient care to the patients of the...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    East London, United Kingdom Alpha24 Healthcare Full time

    **Complex needs**: - **Supported Living**: - **Mental Health Care Homes**: - **Personality Disorder**: - **Acute Wards**: - **Secure Rehab Units**: - **Autism**: - **Learning disabilities**: - **Eating disorders**: - **Drug and Alcohol Rehab**: - **Substance Misuse** Applicants will be required to have a minimum of 1 years’ previous experience...

  • Bank Healthcare Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Priory Healthcare Full time

    **_Ready for the recognition _**_and rewards you deserve?_**: **We don’t just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn’t exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort. So we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and...