Compassionate Healthcare Assistant – Pre-Assessment

Circle Health Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Training and development

Job summary

The Beaumont Hospital in Bolton, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Pre-Assessment team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours weekly) with a flexible shift pattern to support patient care and preparation before procedures.

You will work alongside nurses and clinicians, assist with hygiene, nutrition, observations and basic clinical tasks, while delivering compassionate care and maintaining safe environments in a private sector hospital network across the

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake moving and handling tasks.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality procedures.
• Bloods and ECG competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their 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 & support

Communication

Following instructions

Literacy & numeracy

Bloods & ECG competency

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

The Beaumont Hospital in Bolton, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Pre-Assessment team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours weekly) with a flexible shift pattern to support patient care and preparation before procedures.

You will work alongside nurses and clinicians, assist with hygiene, nutrition, observations and basic clinical tasks, while delivering compassionate care and maintaining safe environments in a private sector hospital network across the