Healthcare Assistant - Arabic Speaking

Cromwell Hospital London

Bank

£16.21ph

About Us

Bupa is one of the most well-known and respected healthcare businesses in the world, because what we do matters. From our contact centres to our care homes; health and dental centres to our state of the art hospitals across all four corners of the globe, every part of our operations are dedicated to our purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We pride ourselves on working with brilliant people who put our customers at the heart of everything they do.

We’re an internationally recognised hospital located in the heart of Kensington, London. At the Cromwell Hospital we’re committed to providing the highest quality healthcare for our patients. We’re one of the preferred health care providers for leading consultants and for both international and local patients alike. We are continuously investing in standards and the technology to keep us at the forefront of clinical advancement.

Who we’re looking for
You will be a caring and compassionate individual with a NVQ Level 2 (Direct Patient Care) or equivalent and experience in Neuro and will be able to speak Arabic.

About the Role

To contribute in the delivery of care needs to the patients by assisting the team in providing a high standard of nursing care. To provide support to the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to a qualified nurse, any changes in a patient’s condition that may require nursing intervention.

• Refer patients’, relatives’ and colleagues’ queries to the Nursing Staff.

• Accompany patients (including their friends and relatives) between Departments.

• Assist patients with eating and drinking when required.

• Assist in patient hygiene and elimination procedures.

• Transport Clinical specimens / Prescription charts, as directed, to the relevant Departments.

• Enter requests on the computer as directed.

• Provide direct basic technical assistance to medical staff as and when required.

• Assist with observation and collection of specimens.

Why work for us?

We want people to ‘love working here’, so much so that’s it’s at the top of our agenda and something you’ll hear a lot about here at Bupa. We offer our people a great range of benefits, many of which are flexible and can be tailored to suit what’s most important to you. We’re a healthcare company so there’s a huge focus on our people’s health and wellbeing, supported by a healthy work-life balance and workplaces which are friendly, appealing spaces to support you to be at your best.

We offer a range of benefits for our bank staff :

• Annual leave accrual paid every time you work

• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.

• Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices

• Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.

To find more information, for an informal discussion before applying, please contact jack.mccool@bupa.com