Healthcare Assistant – Pre Assessment (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Milton Keynes; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bank shifts

Résumé du poste

The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join the Pre Assessment team on a bank basis.

In this role you will support patients with personal care, nutrition, basic observations, and help prepare clinical areas, working closely with nurses, doctors and admin staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Salary is up to £13.50 per hour, with bank shifts on an as and when required basis to cover busy periods and staff holidays.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Physically able to perform moving and handling tasks.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, toileting, oral care and mobility.
• Help patients with eating and hydration and document intake where appropriate.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Record routine observations (blood pressure, pulse, temp, resp rate, oxygen).
• Assist with basic clinical procedures and wound care setup.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Moving & handling

Formation

NVQ Health & Social Care

Description du poste

Healthcare Assistant - Pre Assessment (Bank)

Healthcare Assistant - Pre Assessment (Bank)
The Saxon Clinic
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £13.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes 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 thePre Assessment 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 escalates 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.

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