Healthcare Assistant

City Health Care Partnership CIC; Willerby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

City Health Care Partnership CIC is recruiting a dedicated healthcare assistant to support patients through health checks, treatments and practical care within a nursing team. You will work under the guidance of a registered professional to ensure each patient's needs are understood and respected.

You'll carry out checks like blood pressure and glucose, assist with procedures within your competence, record information accurately, prepare rooms and keep stock up to date.

Qualifications

• Communication and caring approach essential for patient interactions.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
• Understanding of basic information recording and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health checks, including blood pressure, blood glucose and other basic observations
• Support clinical procedures such as taking blood, wound care, electrocardiograms and injections, within your competencies
• Record patient information accurately and handle samples safely
• Prepare clinical rooms, check equipment and help maintain stock
• Communicate clearly with patients, carers and health professionals, seeking guidance when needed

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Basic digital skills

Education

Level 3 learning or equivalent in health & social care

Care Certificate

Job description

This role helps patients manage their health through safe checks, treatments and practical support. Working within a skilled and supportive nursing team, you'll deliver care under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional. You'll help patients feel informed and respected while ensuring their individual needs are met. What you'll do:

• Carry out health checks, including blood pressure, blood glucose and other basic observations
• Support clinical procedures such as taking blood, wound care, electrocardiograms and injections, within your competencies
• Record patient information accurately and handle samples safely
• Prepare clinical rooms, check equipment and help maintain stock
• Communicate clearly with patients, carers and health professionals, seeking guidance when needed Level 3 learning or equivalent experience in health and social care
• A Care Certificate, or willingness to complete this during induction
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting and managing your workload
• Clear communication, teamwork and basic digital skills
• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and flexibility to work shifts, including some weekends and bank holidays
• At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.