Healthcare Assistant - Wards (Bank)

circlehealth; Orpington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Bank shifts

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Chelsfield Park Hospital in Kent is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for bank shifts in the Wards department. The role involves supporting patients with hygiene, eating and mobility, recording observations, and following infection control procedures.

The position is on an as-needed basis to cover busy periods and staff absences. Salary is paid at an hourly rate of £12.71, with opportunities to contribute to patient care across Wards and work with a multidisciplinary team in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels.
• Report concerns about a patient’s condition promptly to the Registered Nurse or clinician.
• Record care provided and patient observations clearly on documentation systems or health records.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Moving & handling

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Wards (Bank)

Chelsfield Park Hospital in Kent 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.

Bank Shifts

Salary: £12.71

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.
• 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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