Healthcare Assistant - Day Shifts

Medacs Healthcare; Bishop Auckland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Bishop Auckland to provide essential support to patients. The role involves assisting nurses, serving meals, and monitoring patient conditions. Ideal candidates should have at least 6 months recent experience in an NHS environment and demonstrate strong empathy and attention to detail. This position offers flexible shifts and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Dedicated consultant support

Free training for personal development

24/7 support

Qualifications

• 6 months recent NHS Hospital experience with direct patient supervision.
• Experience taking patient vital signs.
• References that cover the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Assisting nurses with day to day care.
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients.
• Helping patients to move around and feel more comfortable.
• Monitoring patients conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and weight.
• Keeping patient records accurate and up to date.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Compassion and a caring nature

Excellent attention to detail

Active listening skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Job description

Client Name

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Role

Healthcare Assistant

Rates

£12.21 - £24.89 per hour

Shifts

Various DAY shifts to suit you (earlies, lates, long days)

Location

Bishop Auckland Hospital

Benefits

• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts with flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• A dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day so we can get you the right shift at the right time
• Free training for your own personal development
• 24/7/365 support - we're here when you need us
• Working flexible shifts on various wards, you will provide much‑needed care and support to people when they are feeling unwell, vulnerable, and unsure. A significant reliance is placed on the vital care you will provide to ensure a patients care experience is the very best it can be.

Patient focus

The very best Healthcare Assistants are individuals who show empathy, patience, consideration, passion, and dedication.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play an essential part in so many people's lives. This is a role where you can see the impact of your work daily, with the sense of achievement and satisfaction that comes with making a real difference.

General key skills

• Empathy and understanding
• Compassion and a caring nature
• A warm and friendly personality
• A passion for good conversation
• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A systematic approach to tasks
• Excellent timekeeping
• The ability to work well and under pressure
• A flexible attitude
• A desire to improve and develop knowledge and skills
• Active listening skills

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting nurses with day to day care
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients
• Helping patients to move around and feel more comfortable
• Monitoring patients conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and weight
• Keeping patient records accurate and up to date

Essential

You will need to pass an enhanced background check.
6 months recent NHS Hospital experience with direct patient supervision and experience taking patient vital signs
References that cover the last two years

So, if you can combine empathy and understanding with practical hands‑on patient care, we want to hear from you. Apply today.