Healthcare Assistant

Hove, England, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

At MSI UK, our success rests on our dedicated team and client-focused approach. As a leading provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare, we aim to empower clients' reproductive choices for a more equal world for everyone. Through personalised care, we prioritise our clients' needs and experiences every step of the way.

Join MSI UK as a Healthcare Assistant in vibrant Hove and experience a work-life balance like never before. Say goodbye to mundane routines and hello to more rewards!

📝 Location: Hove

⌚ Contract type: Permanent, 22.5 hours

💰 Salary: £15,035.46 - £16,539.01 FTE (dependant on skills and experience)

What Can We Offer You

• Say goodbye to the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary – no more working bank holidays, Sundays, or evenings!
• Enjoy a Birthday Bonus with an additional day of annual leave dedicated to celebrating your birthday
• Take advantage of perks and discounts on over 4000 retail and hospitality outlets through Blue Light card
  
  

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and support to clients undergoing medical procedures, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to join our team - where clients come first and excellence is standard.

As a Healthcare Assistant, your primary role will be to provide personalised care, guided by the preferences of our clients. You will work alongside an accountable Registered Nurse/Midwife, in both a Termination of Pregnancy or Vasectomy setting, ensuring seamless coordination, and adhering to our philosophy of minimal intervention. We expect flexibility to meet our clients' needs, which may include occasional longer days and working on Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate and effective care to clients, considering their specific requirements and preferences.
• Collaborate closely with the assigned Registered Nurse/Midwife to deliver high-quality care and support.
• Support the Registered Nurse/Midwife in documenting client information accurately and comprehensively.
• Experience in consultations, escorting clients to theatre, and assisting doctors when necessary (desirable)
  
  

Requirements

• Strong understanding of theatre equipment preparation and stock management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently when required.
• Relevant healthcare qualifications and certifications are desirable but not essential
  
  

If you are a compassionate Healthcare Assistant seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

About Our Benefits Package

Financial

• Achievable opportunities for salary progression
• Market leading Aviva pension provider (up to 5% employer contribution)
• Up to a certain amount salary sacrifice to purchase a bike tax free (including safety equipment)
• Up to a certain amount annual season ticket loan for use on public transport
• Annual contribution towards eye test and glasses
  
  

Wellbeing

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Doctor Line – 24/7 access to a GP over the phone who can prescribe
• Accredited Mental Health First Aiders to support employees
• Competitive family friendly benefits to support your family and working life
• Potential for flexible working
• We celebrate our colleagues through our national Employee Recognition Programme
  
  

Personal Development

• Great opportunities to progress within the organisation
• Paid training provided to ensure you are fully equipped to perform within your role and beyond
• Develop your skills through an accredited apprenticeship programme
• Training and Development learning agreements available
  
  

For more information about the role, please view the job description: https://www.msichoices.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Job-Description-Healthcare-Assistant-v2.pdf

We’re proud to be a disability confident level two equal opportunities employer and give equal consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

MSI UK is committed to safeguarding: promoting the welfare and safety of everyone involved in the delivery or receipt of sexual and reproductive health services, especially children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We pride ourselves on having a Just and Learning Culture and recognise that successes or mistakes are the product of many factors and our learning focuses on changing systems and processes to make it easier for people to do their jobs safely.

We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early where we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you feel this is the role for you, why not apply now to ensure you're considered for this role?

Please note, if you do not upload a CV or Resume, your application will not be considered.