Healthcare Assistant Wards (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Poole is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, and emotional support, while also performing routine health checks. Ideal candidates will have experience in care roles and possess strong communication skills. You will be part of a supportive environment focused on patient care and safety, with a competitive hourly rate offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Basic IT skills are necessary for documentation.
• NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, and mobility needs.
• Help with eating, drinking, and nutritional support.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients.
• Carry out routine observations like blood pressure and temperature.
• Support basic clinical procedures such as wound care.

Skills

Previous experience in a care or health support role

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately

Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant (Bank) – The Harbour Hospital

The Harbour Hospital in Poole 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.

Salary

Salary: Up to 12.50 per hour (depending on level of experience training and qualification)

Role

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff on the hospital Wards.

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 escalate concerns appropriately.
• 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

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy which combines our purpose principles and values.

Philosophy

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Key Skills

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Employment Type

Part-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1