Healthcare Assistant

NURSING

Healthcare Assistant

**Healthcare Assistant - Theatre**

**Shrewsbury Nuffield | Theatres | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work and on calls**
**Salary of £23,420 per annum**

**37.5 hours per week**

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.

As a Healthcare Assistant in the theatre at our Shrewsbury site, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. And if you’re qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3, with relevant experience in a theatre setting.

**As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre, you will**:

- Put patient care first
- Carry out administrative duties
- Meet the needs of every individual
- Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact

**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 paid overtime to free gym membership, private healthcare and emotional wellbeing support. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

We provide a comprehensive range surgical services at our facilities. Our highly skilled and caring staff create a relaxed environment to support patients’ wellbeing and recovery. Set in beautiful Shropshire County within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes. We offer a wind range of surgery these include orthopedics, you’ll be part of a close-knit team led by our Matron. With our consultant-led service, you’ll be working directly with some of the best clinical talent around, gaining experience with new practices, equipment and facilities. These are maintained to a high standard - we take great pride in our low infection rates and high CQC scores at Nuffield Health. ophthalmology, General surgery, bariatrics, gynecological and more.

Like us, you believe in putting people first. So you’ll appreciate having the time to care - to fully understand each patient’s needs and provide individual attention that can mean so much when they’re at their most vulnerable. You’ll be an excellent communicator and team worker - flexible and motivated. As part of the hospital team, you’ll interact with practitioners from other departments because you understand the importance of continuity in patient care.

We want you to be the best you can be. So, we promise to support you with training, career development and our unique health and wellbeing focused benefits package. This includes free membership of your local Fitness and Wellbeing Club, physiotherapy services and an annual health assessment, as well as a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits. Along with a competitive salary package you will also be paid enhancements for shift/unsociable hours worked and on call.

**Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.**

**It starts with you.**
- LocationShrewsbury - Shropshire
- Contract typePermanent
- ReferenceJR0080765

REWARDS & BENEFITS

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider - including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.

Healthcare Scheme

Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).

Overtime

For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked between midnight and midnight of a bank holiday, 100% of