Healthcare Assistant
Horder Healthcare
Crowborough, TN6 1XP
Salary
£25,155 to £25,837
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves supporting patients in a hospital setting, helping with daily tasks, and ensuring their safety and dignity. You'll work as part of a team to provide care and assist with medical procedures. This role suits someone who enjoys working with people, is patient-focused, and can work well under pressure.
What you'll need
- You'll need to be a team player with good communication skills.
- You should be able to work well under pressure and make quick decisions.
- Basic knowledge of healthcare and medical procedures is a plus.
- You'll need to be physically fit and able to lift patients safely.
- A Level 2 or 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. healthcare, nursing) is often required for this role.
- You'll need to be able to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering in a hospital or care setting to gain experience and build your skills.
- Look into taking a Level 2 or 3 qualification in a relevant subject to boost your chances of getting hired.
- Make sure you're familiar with basic medical terminology and procedures.
- Practice your communication skills by taking a course or attending workshops.
- Be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
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Job description
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- Supporting patients with dignity, compassion and respect throughout their perioperative pathway
- Assisting with preparation, transfers and safe patient handling within theatres
- Taking part in routine clinical tasks such as basic observations, documentation, and equipment preparation
- Supporting the theatre team during procedures in a circulating role
- Ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control
- Escorting patients and assisting with administrative duties as required
- Reporting changes in patient condition to Registered Nurses or ODPs
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to safe, effective teamwork
1. Care Delivery
- To become involved in the construction, implementation and evaluation of the patient integrated care pathways, documenting care provided.
- To help the patients maintain their own personal hygiene, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times. This will include all aspects of the patients activities of daily living, including dietary assistance
- To correctly undertake observations, record results using NEWS and escalate abnormalities or concerns.
- To perform basic nursing practice including urinalysis, BMI Calculation, measuring for anti-embolism stockings, accurately record patient fluid input/output.
- To undertake capillary blood samples for POCT (point of care testing)
- To escort patients to other departments and theatre.
- To report any change in the patients conditions to the Registered Nurse and/or Therapist.
- To assist patients with unpacking and packing on admission and discharge.
- To assist and teach patients how to dress.
- To ensure that any maintenance issues, accident or risk is reported to a qualified nurse, the appropriate documentation is completed and the appropriate steps are taken to prevent recurrence.
2. Clerical
- To answer the telephone, recording and relaying messages correctly.
- To ensure a Registered Nurse is called to answer queries about patients.
- To ensure that all relevant documentation is completed regarding timesheets, sickness etc.
3 Training
- To be proficient in safer patient handling and constantly being aware of the importance of using the correct techniques when moving patients due to their restricted mobility.
- To know their limitation and always seek advice from a Registered Nurse or Therapist.
- To attend all mandatory training sessions and undertake relevant E-learning requirements.
- To extend their role under supervision following training from a Registered Nurse and Therapist.
- To undertake the Horder Centre Health Care and/or Therapy Care Certificate in Basic Competency and the Advanced Competencies when appropriate.
- To understand the principles of infection control and how to reduce the risk of infection by implementing standard precautions.
- To undertake relevant training to meet the organisational needs as advised by Matron and the departmental lead/HR/Training department.
4 Professional
- To always appear and act in a professional manner.
- To always comply with The Horder Centres corporate guidelines, local guidelines and legal requirements relating to the care of patients.
Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.
We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.
Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.
We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.
We are committed to caring, and committed to you.
About You
Essential
- Compassionate, patientfocused and committed to delivering excellent care
- Approachable, professional and able to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues
- Confident communicating within a clinical environment
- Prior UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant (hospital or clinical setting preferred)
- Proactive, eager to learn and committed to ongoing development
- Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
- Willing to uphold Horder Healthcare values: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity, Pride
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
10 August 2026
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