Healthcare Assistant -Ward

We are looking for a friendly, flexible and motivated Health care assistant, to joinour forward-thinking ward at Spencer Private Hospital in Margate.

Working closely with a team of individuals who provide a professional and competentservice in the delivery of health care across the company, youll play a keyrole in supporting patients who access our services for elective clinicalprocedures. Delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced based careto a diverse group of individuals.

Theward delivers high-quality care across a varied range of specialties including, Orthopedic, general surgery and Gynecology services,

Theward consists of 22 single rooms with ensuite facilities.

Interview Date:
Week commencing 16th February 2026

The post holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive delivery of care without direct supervision, is accountable for the care delivered and omissions of care.

Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing toeffective communication, continuity of care, and service improvement initiatives.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills,participate in training and supervision, and adhere to all infection control,safeguarding, and health & safety standards.

Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in line with clinical guidelines and trust values that incorporate Care,Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and empathy promoting apositive patient experience

Friendly and Supportive Management structurewithin the Team that enhances the values set.

Extra paid day for Birthday Leave

In house & external training provided inline with PDD development

Free Staff Car Parking Permit

Competitive Rates of Pay

Healthcarediscounts for yourself and immediate family

JOB PURPOSE

To actively participate in the delivery of a high standard of vital patient centred care

To assist in the delivery of clinical and nonclinical care and safety support clinical staff under teamsupervision

To participate within a team led environment to the smooth running of the ward and the positive experience of patients that embraces a positive provision of services

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

To beable to interact with other employees, medical staff, consultants, patients andthe public

Toact in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence and to always uphold the good standing and reputation of Spencer Private Hospitals

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To beable to assist with the maintenance of patients hygiene needs ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

Toreport any changes in patients condition or care protocol to the trained staff.

To undertake all training annually

The ability to recognise deteriorating patients and assist if an emergency occurs

Tomake legible entries in patient documentation, including instructions, requests for investigations, changes in care protocols or patient conditions, with allentries being counter-signed by a trained nurse

Conveyany verbal instructions and messages to the appropriate person

Participate in Face to Face and Online Training and Staff Meetings

Assist with the handling and movement of patients in line with Manual Handling Regulations

Escortpatients to other departments within the trust

Undertakeobservations of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, urinalysis, height andweight, BMI and glucose monitoring and recording results in documentation andconveying results to a trained nurse. Ensure out of range results areimmediately conveyed to clinical staff

Collection,recording and delivery of specimens to pathology following competency.

Record ECGs following Competence

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Participate in the Cleaning of theequipment and ward

Stock up the unit with consumables and monitor stock levels

Participate in the monitoring, servicing and checks of equipment and report any faults in equipment.

Undertake dressing procedures followinglocal recommendations, complying with infection control principles and practice.

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

Provide support and encouragement to patients to promote independence as appropriate.

Act as a chaperone, when requested.

Preparation of documentation as directed by clinical staff.

Toutilise all resources within the department effectively

To promotea manner as to justify public trust and confidence and to always uphold thegood standing and reputation of Spencer Private Hospitals

Quality

To be involved in the delivery of quality patient care and safety at all times

Toensure the working environment is safe for both patients and staff

Torecognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of patient care

Toensure that accidents and complaints are reported to the appropriate senior member of the nursing staff and to participate in local investigations if required

To participate in staff appraisal and the identification of…