Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant – Endoscopy Centre London, The Wellington Hospital Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday covering shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm Permanent Competitive salary dependent on experience plus benefits

We're looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Endoscopy Centre at The Wellington Hospital in London. As London's first private JAG accredited centre for gastrointestinal endoscopy, the department is recognised for delivering high standards of patient care and clinical practice. With 12 purpose-built recovery bays and access to advanced endoscopic technology, the service supports the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the digestive system. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll play an important role in supporting patients throughout their endoscopy journey while developing your skills within a specialist environment.

As a Healthcare Assistant in the Endoscopy Centre, you'll work closely with Nurses, ODPs, Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. You'll assist with patient preparation and recovery, support clinical procedures, undertake observations and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients throughout their visit. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience within a specialist department while contributing to an exceptional patient experience.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting.
• Endoscopy experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

Why HCA UK? Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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