Healthcare Assistant - Neurosciences

Cleveland Clinic London

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Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, focused on providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations. We employ over 65,000 caregivers worldwide and continue to drive innovation in healthcare.

We opened our first healthcare facility in London in 2021 and our state-of-the art 184 bed hospital in 2022. With over 100 years of history, our Patients First philosophy will be at the heart of Cleveland Clinic London and the goal of our team is to create an environment that continues to delivers world-class clinical care

What are we looking for?

Cleveland Clinic London are looking for experienced Healthcare Assistants preferably with experience in an Inpatient setting with Neurosurgery.

The Inpatient Healthcare Assistant will primarily be involved in assisting nursing Caregivers and providing direct patient care, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and always working in a manner that promotes privacy and dignity.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant is a valuable member of the nursing team. Working within the scope of their role whilst supporting the registered nursing team, they are key in ensuring the best possible patient care is delivered. Under the supervision of the registered nurse the Health Care Assistants will deliver direct patient care, whilst ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and always working in a manner that promotes patient privacy and dignity.

This specialist rehabilitation service is multidisciplinary, reflecting the needs of each patient, with involvement from Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietetics, mental health support and nursing care. The patients intervention is orientated towards their achievement of individualised goals and is responsive to their changing needs.

The post holder will build and maintain excellent working relationships with other departments to ensure a seamless service of our patients.

About us

Cleveland Clinic London offers a brand-new high-acuity environment with the very latest equipment, where caregivers are encouraged to grow their expertise across multiple specialties, and in collaboration with expert clinicians. Our Mission, Caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve, assures our unwavering commitment to professional development.

With state-of-the-art technology including an integrated Electronic Medical Record (EMR), nurses have the latest patient information at their fingertips which reduces the administrative burden, allowing them to focus on care and empathy. Nurses are empowered to speak-up to assure a safe patient journey, and we endorse the Pathway to Excellence and Magnet programme, which provide the highest recognition for nursing excellence and outcomes.

Our nurses have vast experience and diverse expertise, with over 70 nationalities represented, helping to drive patient care and caregiver experience.

We have recently completed a salary review for our registered nurses, ensuring that they are paid according to their position relevant experience, and have equity within their roles. This salary model is market leading and allows our nurses to receive annual salary increase in line with their ongoing experience.

Date posted

07 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0396-24-0013

Job locations

Cleveland Clinic

33 Grosvenor Place

London

SW1X 7HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the directions and supervision of trained nursing caregiver Developing competence in carrying out basic observations and recording results
  • Assist with the transfer of patients within Departments or floor using the correct moving and handling techniques
  • Able to act as a role model, ensuring the reputation of the nursing profession is upheld
  • Participating effectively at the Quality improvements initiatives for the ward ensures that the Ward KPIs are achieved and are aligned with CCL quality standard
  • Ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors following the guidelines of risk management
  • Proactively reporting incidents, risks and/or failings taking responsibility to minimise these

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the directions and supervision of trained nursing caregiver Developing competence in carrying out basic observations and recording results
  • Assist with the transfer of patients within Departments or floor using the correct moving and handling techniques
  • Able to act as a role model, ensuring the reputation of the nursing profession is upheld
  • Participating effectively at the Quality improvements initiatives for the ward ensures that the Ward KPIs are achieved and are aligned with CCL quality standard
  • Ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors following the guidelines of risk management
  • Proactively reporting incidents, risks and/or failings taking responsibility to minimise these

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The holder of an NVQ level 3 or higher; Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Able to bring experience from a Neurosurgery ward is preferable, but hospital experience is a necessity
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The holder of an NVQ level 3 or higher; Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Able to bring experience from a Neurosurgery ward is preferable, but hospital experience is a necessity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cleveland Clinic London

Address

Cleveland Clinic

33 Grosvenor Place

London

SW1X 7HY


Employer's website

https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cleveland Clinic London

Address

Cleveland Clinic

33 Grosvenor Place

London

SW1X 7HY


Employer's website

https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Business Partner

Soonil Gooljar

GOOLJAS@ccf.org

Date posted

07 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0396-24-0013

Job locations

Cleveland Clinic

33 Grosvenor Place

London

SW1X 7HY


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