Healthcare Assistant (Bank)

Circle Health; Banc-y-felin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in Wales is hiring for a bank role that involves assisting patients with personal hygiene, nutritional support, and basic clinical procedures. Candidates should have previous experience in a care or health support environment, with strong communication skills and a compassionate attitude. This role requires flexible staffing support during busy periods.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility needs.
• Support nutritional needs of patients.
• Provide emotional support to patients and relatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Basic literacy and numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.
• 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 setup, assisting with catheter care, 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 escalate 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.

About Circle Health Group / Werndale Hospital

Werndale Hospital in Carmarthen is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate. "Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values."