Healthcare Assistant - Wards

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Staff discounts

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Wards at Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern and permanent employment.

You will support patients with daily living, monitor vital signs and assist clinical staff in delivering compassionate care within a private hospital setting. Key requirements include previous care experience, good communication skills, and fitness for the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or health support role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable following instructions and safeguarding procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal needs and mobility
• Support with eating, drinking and nutrition documentation
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives
• Record routine observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.)
• Assist with wound care, catheter care and pressure area prevention
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors and therapists to ensure safe patient care

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Observational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Wards Chaucer Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: £24,947.00 per year

Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury 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 Wards department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 escal
• 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

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.

Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally.

Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosoph At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding.

As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world‑class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait.

Your health, your choice – we make it happen.

We’re also passionate about out people.

With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive.

Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare