Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Healthcare Assistant in the Outpatients department. This part-time bank role offers flexibility, allowing you to provide essential support during busy periods and staff absences. You will assist patients with personal care, perform routine health observations, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care. With a competitive hourly rate and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare support roles is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Support patients with eating and nutritional documentation.
• Carry out routine health observations post-training.

Skills

Healthcare support experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic literacy skills

Basic numeracy skills

IT skills

Physical ability for moving and handling

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 Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle

Type: Bank Shifts, Part-time

Salary: Up to £12.50 per hour (depending on experience, training, and qualification)

About Us

The Alexandra Hospital 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.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team in the 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility, respecting their dignity.
• Support patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional documentation.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Carry out routine observations like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (post-training).
• Support clinical procedures such as wound care setup, catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Candidate Requirements

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

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate and a supportive 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 Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare