Healthcare Assistant - Cardio Thoracic and Digestive Disease

Cleveland Clinic London are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join our Cardio Thoracic and Digestive Diseases team with a competitive salary range on offer, up to £28,000.

Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, focused on providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations. With over 100 years of history, our “Patients First” philosophy will be at the heart of Cleveland Clinic London and the goal of our team is to create an inclusive environment that continues to delivers world-class clinical care.

Cleveland Clinic London have recruited specialists with training from elite hospitals across the world. This select team is at the forefront of the latest research and treatment advances in cardiac (heart), vascular (blood vessels) and thoracic (chest) medicine and surgery.

Cleveland Clinic London specialize in the latest diagnostic techniques and treatments for gastrointestinal diseases. Using advanced endoscopy, our specialists assess and treat cysts, polyps or early-stage cancers. We also offer minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for less pain and a quicker recovery.

What are we looking for?

Cleveland Clinic London are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join Cardio Thoracic and Digestive Diseases team
The Acute Care Ward involves Interventional Cardiology, Cardiothoracic surgery with some vascular as well as cardiac/medical conditions, also digestive diseases including liver and robotics and other specialties that require continuous monitoring and treatment.
The Healthcare Assistant will primarily be involved in assisting nursing caregivers and providing direct patient care, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and always working in a manner that promotes privacy and dignity.

Role information

This is a full time/part time, permanent position would require the post holder to work up to 37.5 hours per week.
This is a Monday-Sunday, Days/Nights/Weekends role with the following shift patterns:
Monday to Sunday Long Days– 0730-2000
Monday to Sunday Nights – 1930-0800
Bank Holidays – 0730-2000 & 1930-0800

The maximum salary on offer for this opportunity would be £28,000 and would be dependent upon experience and competencies against the role requirements.

What will your duties include:

• Responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the directions and supervision of trained nursing caregiver
• Developing competence in carrying out basic observations and recording results
• Be aware of Universal Precautions, basic Infection Control Procedures and Sharps Safety Procedures.
• Participating effectively at the Quality improvements initiatives for the ward ensures that the Ward KPI’s are achieved and are aligned with CCL quality standard
• Ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors following the guidelines of risk management. Proactively reporting incidents, risks and/or failings taking responsibility to minimise these

What we need from you:

• To be NVQ L3 in Health & Social Care or a Care Certificate
• Demonstrable clinical experience in or similar setting
• Track record of achievement of objectives in present and past jobs in the clinical field.
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Wide range of experience working in acute care including cardiac and Cardio Thoracic, Renal and GI surgery. (Desirable)

What we can offer you?

We are offering an array of benefits to compliment working for a not-for-profit market leader, some of our benefits include:

• 25 days Annual leave plus 8 days Bank holiday a year
• Auto-Enrolment of 5% pension - Cleveland contribute 10% through Salary Exchange
• Private Medical Insurance and Private Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Discounted gym facilities in our Admin Office Building
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Seasonal Ticket Loans

If you would like to know more, please email recruitment@ccf.org or click apply below.

Applicant shortlisting and interviews may be taking place whilst this advert is live, such that this advert may close sooner than expected - please do submit your application ASAP!

One of Cleveland Clinic London’s core values is Inclusion, such that we aim to create an environment of compassionate belonging where all our caregivers are valued and respected. Cleveland Clinic London is committed to continuing to develop a diverse organisation, and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe in reviewing each individual application we receive, for all of our respective opportunities, without bias or prejudice, such that regardless of your background we would be delighted to receive your application!