Healthcare Assistant - Neuro and Spinal Rehab - Perm

Posted 25 March 2022
Salary £25000 - £28000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Nursing JobsHealthcare assistant
Reference36771
Contact NameMAXXIMA PERMANENT

Job description

Maxxima’s permanent team are recruiting for a Neuro and Spinal Rehab Healthcare Assistant in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join the specialist rehabilitation service of a prestigious private hospital in London.
 
As a Neuro and Spinal Rehab HCA, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe, effective, efficient care for patients and relatives. You will primarily be involved in assisting nursing, medical and allied health Caregivers in the Cath/EP/IR Labs, always working in a manner that promotes privacy and dignity.
 
Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time 
Hrs: 37.5hrs (shifts)
 
What’s in it for you?
  • Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 dependent on experience
 
On a typical day you will:
  • Provide high quality patient care to patients under the supervision of trained nursing Caregivers and monitor the physical and emotional well-being of all patients in order to be aware of changes, alerting senior colleagues as necessary
  • Work with therapists/team members to ensure optimum cognitive, social, emotional, physical and functional recovery.
  • Attend to and assist patients in achieving a high standard of physical care, including diet, hygiene and appearance.
  • Provide first line response and 24-hour care to patients with acute medical conditions such as diabetes and epilepsy.
  • Convey blood and specimens to the correct location as efficiently as possible, whilst giving due regard to the handling of such substances which may be of a bio-hazardous nature.
 
What will you need to succeed in this role?
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) Care Certificate
  • Basic Life Support qualification is required upon hire, or within 3 months of hire
  • Demonstrable clinical experience in or similar setting
  • Experience working in a neurological or spinal rehabilitation setting is desirable.

Unlock your potential:
If you are looking for a new exciting challenge within a prestigious private hospital - please apply today!


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Our expert recruitment consultants are here to find you the very best opportunities and help you every step of the way in securing the best placement. We hold preferred or sole supplier status with many clients which means you'll have access to a range of opportunities that can't be found anywhere else.

With our team’s expert knowledge in healthcare we will help you through the interview stage with tips and advice and secure you your dream role.

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