Healthcare Assistant – Wards (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,062,000 - 39,675,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Circle Rehabilitation in Birmingham is recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join wards on a bank basis. You will support patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily tasks, working as needed across shifts.

This role is an 'as and when required' position, offering flexible hours at £12.71 per hour. Applicants should have care experience, good communication, and the ability to follow instructions while maintaining patient dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

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 where appropriate.
• Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
• Report any concerns about a patient's condition or wellbeing promptly to the Registered Nurse or relevant clinician.
• Record care provided and patient observations clearly and accurately on appropriate documentation systems or electronic health records.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and data protection policies.
• Follow all infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning standards.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Wards (Bank) Circle Rehabilitation - Birmingham Bank Shifts Salary: £12.71 per hour

Circle Rehabilitation 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 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.
• Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
• Report any concerns about a patient's condition or wellbeing promptly to the Registered Nurse or relevant clinician.
• Record care provided and patient observations clearly and accurately on appropriate documentation systems or electronic health records.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and data protection policies.
• Follow all infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning standards.

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 elevate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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