Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Harrogate; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Outpatients department. This bank role involves providing support during busy periods and covering staff absences. Responsibilities include assisting patients with personal care, recording observations, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure safe patient care.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or health support role.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Support patients with eating and nutritional documentation.
• Record routine observations like blood pressure and pulse.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Basic literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients (Bank) - Circle Health Group

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Overview

Location: The Duchy Hospital, Harrogate
Type: Bank Shifts
Salary: £12.21 per hour

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare, performing more complex surgeries than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients department. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, providing staffing support during busy periods and covering staff absences.

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility, respecting their dignity.
• Support patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional documentation.
• Provide emotional support to patients and relatives, ensuring a caring environment.
• Record routine observations like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose (training provided).
• Support clinical procedures such as wound care, catheter care, and mobility aids.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure safe patient care.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community).
• Good communication and compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physical ability to perform moving and handling duties.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate and a supportive work culture aligned with our core values. Learn more about our philosophy at our website.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Healthcare