Health Care Assistant - Day Ward
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Position Overview & Specifications
About The Role
Day Surgery Healthcare Assistant
New ways to improve our patient experience
If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Ward operates then we have just the role for you.
We are looking for a Day Surgery Healthcare Assistant to join team in our Practice Plus Group, Plymouth Hospital.
About the Role
You will be a Valued member of the Day Surgery team, support the professional staff with the overall care for all patients in the department.
This role will have clinical and technical responsibilities along with some administrative duties such as welcoming and greeting patients to the department explaining the layout of the Hospital and demonstrate to patient how they summon assistance and where fire exits are.
You will assist in preparing patient for Theatre informing Nurse in charge of any worries or issues and ensure all patient test results are in patients file for surgery. Also you will be responsible for ensuring all patient own medication is locked in Medical drawer of patient locker and assist in the ordering and monitoring of stores and stock rotation.About You
Who we're looking for
We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of team work and a good work ethic.
The ideal applicant will have;
- Experience or a good understanding of a HCA duties and responsibilities
- Experience in Caring for others
- The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
- Professional telephone manner
- Someone with the flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern.
What you can expect in return
- Working 37.5 per week over 4 days
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
- Varied career Development opportunities
About Us
About Practice Plus Group
From ear, nose and throat treatments, to foot and ankle surgery, here at Practice Plus Group, the secondary care we provide is second to none. The consistently high CQC ratings our hospitals and surgical centres receive bear testimony to that. And our success is all down to the care, skill and commitment shown by our teams across the UK.
Join us to work in partnership with the NHS, delivering scheduled treatments to private and NHS patients. It’s a chance to be part of an agile and innovative healthcare company that’s determined to help our partners introduce new ideas and new ways of working, and it’s an opportunity to pursue a rewarding career as a key member of a caring team.
If you have any questions, contact Dale.Leer@practiceplusgroup.com
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health Care Assistant - Day Ward roles across Practice Plus Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,319 - £20,319 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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