Healthcare Assistant
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Nottingham, NG12 4GA
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ...
Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well being.
Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs
Establish and maintain communication with people on routine care matters
Contribute to own personal development.
Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights
Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
To maintain standards of infection control within the hospital and own department and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs
To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.
Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies.
To meet Spire values, whilst delivering care to patients and relatives
To adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct, Guidelines and Spire Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Standards at all times
Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.
Healthcare Assistant/Spire Nottingham/Tollerton/Full time/Excellent Benefits
Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team on a Full Time Permanent basis.
Duties and responsibilities
To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment.
- Undertake routine tasks related to individual's health and well being.
- Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs
- Establish and maintain communication with people on routine care matters
- Contribute to own personal development.
- Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
- Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
- Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights
- Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
- To maintain standards of infection control within the hospital and own department and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs
- To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.
- Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies.
- To meet Spire values, whilst delivering care to patients and relatives
- To adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct, Guidelines and Spire Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Standards at all times
- Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.
Who we're looking for
- Whilst no formal qualifications are required excellent communication skills and presentation are essential.
- NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experience
- Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
- Basic nursing care
- Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
- English language to IELTS 7.0
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion.
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Direct Care Level 2 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
- Basic nursing care
- Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene
- English language to IELTS 7.0
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
10 August 2026
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