Job Title: Ward Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Location: Medicana, Winchester
Department: Inpatient Wards
Reports to: Ward Manager / Senior Nurse
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Dependant on Experience

Role Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant to join our inpatient ward team. You will support registered nurses in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a private hospital environment, ensuring patients feel safe, comfortable, and respected at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Support patients with meals and hydration, including assisting with feeding when required.
• Monitor and record vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation).
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Support infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised ward environment.
• Assist with stock control and equipment preparation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Report any concerns or changes in patient condition to a registered nurse promptly.

Person Specification

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or care setting.
• Experience in monitoring vital signs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding principles.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
• Venepuncture/Cannulation skills/competencies
• Male/Female Catheterisation skills/competencies

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Private healthcare cover.
• Pension scheme.
• Paid annual leave.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive working environment.