Healthcare Assistant - Pre-Assessment (Flexible Shifts)

Circle Health Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff discounts & wellbeing resources

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Glasgow is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Pre Assessment department. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern and Monday–Saturday availability.

You will assist patients with hygiene, nutrition and mobility, perform routine observations after training, and support clinicians in delivering safe, compassionate care. Benefits include extensive staff programmes and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care and mobility needs.
• Help patients with eating, drinking and nutritional support, including documenting intake.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Carry out and record routine observations (blood pressure, pulse, resp rate, temp, SpO2, blood glucose) after training.
• Support basic clinical procedures including wound care setup and catheter care.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment for patient use.
• Work with nurses, doctors, therapists and admin teams to support safe patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Moving and handling

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Circle Health Group in Glasgow is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Pre Assessment department. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern and Monday–Saturday availability.

You will assist patients with hygiene, nutrition and mobility, perform routine observations after training, and support clinicians in delivering safe, compassionate care. Benefits include extensive staff programmes and career development opportunities.