Healthcare Assistant (Bank)

Independent Health Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gloucester is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support their Theatre Team in the Aspen Centre. This role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, particularly during the perioperative phase, under the guidance of registered professionals. The position offers flexible hours during weekdays, ensuring no evening or bank holiday shifts, thus promoting a healthy work-life balance. Ideal candidates will possess empathy, effective communication skills, and a genuine passion for patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

No evening or bank holiday shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a team and under supervision.
• Flexibility to work shifts within Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support the Theatre Team by undertaking circulating duties.
• Assist in outpatient clinics.
• Provide high standards of individualised patient care.

Skills

Empathy

Effective communication

Patient care

Job description

Job Description

Independent Health Group (IHG) has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team in The Aspen Centre on an hourly paid basis. Hours will be worked between Monday and Friday, so there is no evening working, and nor do we operate on bank holidays. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) role is to provide support to the Theatre Team by undertaking circulating duties in the operating theatre and supporting the patient during the perioperative phase, while delivering a high standard of individualised patient care under the supervision of the registered team members. You will communicate effectively, in an empathic way, with patients and their relatives/carers at a particularly vulnerable part of the care episode. The HCA will also assist in outpatient clinics.

About the Company

Established in 2004, Independent Health Group (IHG) has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient‑centred care close to home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the community, we've spent the past 20 years building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to patient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating, a testament to our quality and commitment.

At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital settings, ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and convenience. Our services are based on short waiting times, specific appointment slots, and one‑to‑one clinician continuity, creating a seamless and supportive experience for every patient.

Our teams work in a supportive, flexible environment, where patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. We operate Monday to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts, allowing for a healthy work‑life balance. We strive to accommodate flexible working arrangements that support our staff’s professional and personal needs.

At IHG, we are committed to innovation in healthcare delivery, providing an opportunity for professionals to develop their skills, contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make a real impact on patient care. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare in a setting that values both patients and staff, we'd love to welcome you to our team.