Compassionate Ward Assistant - Part-Time (22.5h)

circlehealth; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life Insurance

Staff wellbeing

Employee recognition

Training & development

Job summary

Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey seeks a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards team on a part-time 22.5-hour per week basis. The role involves supporting patients with personal care, nutrition and mobility, while maintaining dignity and confidentiality. Training will cover clinical observations and recording in health records.

Circle Health Group offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for development within a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility while respecting dignity.
• Help patients with eating, drinking, and recording intake as appropriate.
• Record routine observations (blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, SpO2 and blood glucose after training).
• Report concerns about a patient’s condition promptly to the nurse or clinician.
• Document care provided and observations clearly in records or EHRs.
• Ensure confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and data protection policies.
• Follow infection control procedures, PPE use and environmental cleaning standards.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Instruction following

IT literacy

Job description

Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey seeks a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards team on a part-time 22.5-hour per week basis. The role involves supporting patients with personal care, nutrition and mobility, while maintaining dignity and confidentiality. Training will cover clinical observations and recording in health records.

Circle Health Group offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for development within a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics.