Bank Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients Support

Circle Health Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Worthing seeks a Healthcare Assistant to join the Outpatients department on a bank basis. You will support patients with hygiene, meals, and comfort, while recording observations and assisting with routine clinical tasks.

This flexible role covers busy periods and staff absences, offering varied shifts across the outpatient services. The ideal candidate has care experience, good communication, and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or health support roles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care and mobility needs, respecting preferences and dignity.
• Help patients with eating, drinking and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, creating a caring and safe environment.
• Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
• Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, assisting with catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, and equipment in readiness for patient use.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams to support safe and efficient patient care

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Infection control

Moving and handling

Education

NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Circle Health Group in Worthing seeks a Healthcare Assistant to join the Outpatients department on a bank basis. You will support patients with hygiene, meals, and comfort, while recording observations and assisting with routine clinical tasks.

This flexible role covers busy periods and staff absences, offering varied shifts across the outpatient services. The ideal candidate has care experience, good communication, and the ability to follow instructions.