Healthcare Assistant

Circle Health; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their Oncology team on a bank role basis in Cheadle. The role involves assisting patients with personal hygiene, emotional support, and routine observations while working collaboratively with medical staff. Candidates should possess good communication skills, compassion, and an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is preferred. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community or domiciliary).
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care and mobility needs.
• Help patients with eating, drinking and nutritional support, 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, and temperature.
• Support basic clinical procedures including wound care set‑up and catheter care assistance.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas for patient use.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and teams to support safe patient care.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Caring and compassionate attitude

Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team of staff in the Oncology department. This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, and you will supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during annual leave or absence.

Location

Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle — part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare.

Salary

Up to £12.48 per hour, depending on level of experience, training and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care and mobility needs.
• 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 set‑up, catheter care assistance, 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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community or domiciliary).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and raise concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality procedures.

Benefits

Our culture is driven by our purpose, principles and values. Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive working environment.