Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Hampshire Clinic in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Outpatients team on a bank basis. This on-call role supports busy periods and staff leave, providing essential patient care and practical assistance.

You will assist with personal care, observations, and basic clinical tasks after appropriate training, working closely with nurses and clinicians to ensure safe, compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or health support role is desirable.
• Good communication and compassionate attitude are essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
• Record routine observations such as BP, pulse, and temperature after training.
• Support basic clinical procedures and maintain clinical areas.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and admin teams to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients (Bank)

Salary: Up to £13.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification.)

The Hampshire Clinic 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.

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff in the Outpatients department.

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.

Duties of this role include:

• 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

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• 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 elevate 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.

Salary & Benefits:

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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:

https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy