Part Time Medical Student jobs

About the Hermitage Clinic

The Hermitage Clinic is a 112 bed private hospital in Lucan, West Dublin. Our specialised medical teams provide medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy care to patients and are supported by the very latest medical technology. The Hermitage Clinic is committed to providing excellence in patient care using state-of-the-art facilities. The Clinic offers an outstanding level of expertise and cutting edge technology. We have the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment available today, full Cardiological facilities including a Cardiac Catheterisation Suite and Clinical Laboratory services.

About the role

As a key member of the frontline team, the Health Care Assistant assists in the delivery of individualized patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. The role assists in the smooth running of the department and the provision of quality patient care.

The main duties for this role are:

• Receive patients to the clinical area with courtesy
• Orient new patients to the clinical area and hospital environment
• Check that each patient bay has all the appropriate and required equipment stored correctly
• Support patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobilisation needs as required and directed.
• Keep clinical areas and waiting areas clean and tidy.

About you

Requirements for the ideal candidate:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Ireland
• You are in the 2nd year of your BCSN
• Communication & Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible approach to work
• Patient Centred
• Teamwork

Why work at the Hermitage Clinic?

The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from:

• An Education Support Programme
• Development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to a Pension Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurant
• Free staff car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance

• For Healthcare Assistants's who are not contracted to work full time hours i.e. 39 hours or for those HCAs engaged casually, the part time hourly rates outlined above apply. Once hours worked reach 39 hours in a week, the bank rates paid will be as per the full time rates above.

This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position and is subject to regular review and amendment. The role holder will be required to be flexible in this position and is expected to facilitate working additional hours on occasion, when requested.

The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please roisin.ryan@blackrockhealth.com