NHS Agency - Healthcare Assistant

Secure Healthcare Solutions is a company committed to providing outstanding levels of care to our clients and their service users. We are one of the UK's fastest growing agencies, supplying a range of healthcare professionals to clients all over the West Midlands, East Midlands, Shropshire and various other surrounding areas. From Residential and Nursing homes to Private hospitals, secure units and the NHS.

Our Ethos is to ensure good old-fashioned values, over and above. When working for Secure Healthcare Solutions, all our candidates and staff are required to provide our clients and their service users with the best care possible to ensure they get a premium experience while working with us and to maintain the high standards we expect as a company.

We have an agency opportunity for you to work within the NHS and earn generously whilst working as little or as many hours flexibly.

Within Durham and Darlington, we have a number of hospitals that require experience Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) for inpatient ward & department work. Hours are flexible and can be chosen around your availability, currently we have vacancies to facilitate full time, part time, night and weekend staff.

There are many benefits of working for Secure Healthcare which include:

• Competitive pay rates (above NMW) with enhancements on weekends

• Limited/UMBRELLA Company Nurses welcome

• Free uniform and Badge

• Free training online based

• 24hr out of hours support

• Referral Schemes

• Your own personal Recruitment Consultant who can get you out to work

• Flexible Shifts

To apply for the HCA position, you must have:

• At least 1 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse (within the last 2 years in the UK) RCN/ITU/A+

• Able to provide 3 references within the last 10 years

• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills

• Strong communication skills in English, enabling effective interaction with patients and colleagues.

• Experience in Hospital or working within a care environments is advantageous.

• Ability to understand and implement care plans accurately.

• Proficient IT skills for documentation and reporting purposes.

• A compassionate approach towards patient care, demonstrating empathy and patience.

• Capability to drive safely between locations, if required for the role.

Key Responsibilities of the HCA:

• Support for nursing teams

• Assist patients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

• Support individuals in maintaining their hygiene and overall health.

• Help with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety at all times.

• Communicate effectively with patients to understand their needs and preferences.

• Follow care plans as outlined by healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and quality care.

• Document patient progress and any changes in condition accurately in IT systems.

• Drive to various locations as required to provide care services in the community.

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment that values professional growth and teamwork.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship; you must live in the UK and have a right to work in the UK