London: The Wellington Hospital
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 8AM – 8.30PM / 8PM – 8.30AM (Mon–Sun) Days, Nights & Weekend rotation. Flexibility required.
Permanent contract
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + shift allowance
We’re looking for a compassionate and driven Healthcare Assistant to join our Cardiology Ward at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and the largest private hospital in the UK.
Our 20‑bed specialist unit cares for a broad and complex case mix, with the majority of patients admitted for Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, alongside Hepatobiliary surgical cases and a smaller cohort of Neurosurgical and other specialist medical/surgical patients.
As part of one of the UK’s most advanced private cardiac services, you’ll be joining a team that delivers high‑quality, evidence‑based care to patients undergoing major cardiac and surgical interventions. You’ll work closely with nurses, cardiologists, surgeons, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support patients throughout their recovery and ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the nursing team, assisting with day‑to‑day patient care, and helping to maintain the high standards of care that HCA UK is known for.
What you'll bring:
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Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital or acute care setting is essential
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A caring, compassionate, and patient‑centred approach
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Why HCA UK?
We’re the UK’s largest provider of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group you’ll have unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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