Compassionate Healthcare Assistant – Sulis Ward (Bath)

HCRG Care Group; St. Martin's; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Free tea & coffee

My Reward Hub discounts

Earned wage access

Wellbeing support

E-learning & CPD

Open culture

Innovation funding

Job summary

HCRG Care Group in Bath is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join Sulis Ward on a full-time or part-time basis. You will provide compassionate, patient-centred care under supervision, supporting treatment and promoting independence within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires Care Certificate (or willingness to achieve), NHS/acute care exposure, and strong communication. We offer development pathways, wellbeing support, and a welcoming work environment.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate – or willingness to achieve.
• Experience of working under supervision.
• Experience of supporting other workers.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Delivering patient focused care.
• Ability to recognise own limitations.
• Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids.
• Undertake specific nursing/therapy skills.
• Driven to achieve.
• Self-motivated.
• Experience of the NHS.
• Experience of work in an acute or urgent health care setting
• Basic wound care knowledge and skills

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate , patient-centred care in line with individual care plans.
• Support daily care and treatment under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
• Encourage patient and carer involvement in decision - making.
• Promote patient independence and dignity at all times.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.
• Ensure clear, respectful communication, including support for language or hearing barriers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient needs and preferences.
• Practice effective infection control and contribute to a safe care environment.
• Assist in clinics (e.g. dressing, fracture) and carry out delegated tasks confidently .
• Support junior staff and seek guidance from registered staff when needed.
• Obtain appropriate consent and provide or request a chaperone when needed.
• Uphold policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times.

Skills

Care Certificate

Supervised Work

Support other workers

Team work

Patient-focused care

Self-motivation

NHS experience

Acute care experience

Wound care

Lifting & transfer

Job description

HCRG Care Group in Bath is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join Sulis Ward on a full-time or part-time basis. You will provide compassionate, patient-centred care under supervision, supporting treatment and promoting independence within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires Care Certificate (or willingness to achieve), NHS/acute care exposure, and strong communication. We offer development pathways, wellbeing support, and a welcoming work environment.