Healthcare Assistant - Wards

Circle Health; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to provide person-centred care across our hospital/clinical setting. The role requires 22.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern and input into patient care and observation.

You will support clinical activities, mentor junior staff, and maintain high standards of hygiene and documentation. The post emphasizes development and team collaboration within Circle Health Group.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification/experience).
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Ability to carry out delegated clinical tasks safely and confidently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care including assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, toileting, and emotional support.
• Carry out basic clinical tasks such as monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, and patient observations.
• Assist with clinical procedures and the preparation of equipment and materials.
• Record care provided and observations in line with organisational and legal requirements.
• Maintain competence in your role and complete mandatory training.
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior healthcare assistants, supporting their development and integration into the team.
• Ensure a clean, well-stocked clinical area that supports effective care delivery.
• Support and supervise junior staff members as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical observations

Patient care

Mentoring

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Health and Social Care

Job description

This is a part time role for 22.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Duties of this role include:

• Deliver person-centred care including assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, toileting, and emotional support.
• Carry out basic clinical tasks such as monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, and patient observations (following training and competency).
• Assist with clinical procedures and the preparation of equipment and materials.
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior healthcare assistants, supporting their development and integration into the team.
• Ensure a clean, well-stocked, and organised clinical area that supports effective care delivery.
• Accurately record care provided and observations in line with organisational and legal requirements.
• Maintain competence in your role and complete all required mandatory training.
  NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification/experience).
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Ability to carry out delegated clinical tasks safely and confidently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support and supervise junior staff members.
  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.
  Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
• 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.