Healthcare Assistant

SKJ Healthcare Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking Healthcare Assistants in Manchester to provide compassionate and effective care to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring vital signs, and supporting mobility. The ideal candidate will have experience in patient-facing roles and be reliable. This role offers competitive pay and flexible shifts.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly pay

Flexible shift patterns

Ongoing support from our recruitment team

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist with patient handling and mobility.
• Experience in patient-facing roles is required.
• Punctual and dependable individual is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature and pulse.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.

Skills

Patient handling

Compassionate communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Healthcare Assistants

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary: from £12.52 per hour to £13.63

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary

Reports To: Ward Manager / Nurse-in-Charge

Job Purpose

To provide compassionate, safe, and effective care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. The Healthcare Assistant supports daily activities, promotes patient dignity, and contributes to a positive care environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support patients with mobility and help them move safely around the ward.
• Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
• Help serve meals and assist patients with eating and drinking.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in patient areas.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
• Report any concerns about patient wellbeing to senior staff.
• Follow infection control and safeguarding procedures.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Person Specification

• Able to assist with patient handling and mobility
• Clear and compassionate communication
• Experience in patient-facing roles
• Teamwork
• Works well with others
• 1 year plus Experience in NHS setting
• Reliability
• Punctual and dependable

Working Conditions

• Shift work including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Exposure to clinical environments and sensitive situations.
• Requires standing, walking, and assisting patients for extended periods.

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Flexible shift pattern Full time, Part-time & Ad Hoc
• Working across leading NHS sites in Greater Manchester Area
• Ongoing Support from our recruitment team

Apply

Apply Now by e-mailing your CV or call 07824700947 to express your interest