Outpatients Care Assistant - Dignity, Support & Growth

Circle Health Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s The Meriden Hospital in Coventry is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Outpatients department. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary up to £27,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

You will assist patients with personal care, support eating and mobility, record routine observations after training, and work alongside nurses, doctors and admin teams to ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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 desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality procedures.

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.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Carry out and record routine observations (blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, etc.).
• Support basic clinical procedures including wound care setup and catheter care.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment for patient use.
• Work with nurses, doctors, therapists and admin teams to support safe patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caring attitude

Moving and handling

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Circle Health Group’s The Meriden Hospital in Coventry is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Outpatients department. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary up to £27,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

You will assist patients with personal care, support eating and mobility, record routine observations after training, and work alongside nurses, doctors and admin teams to ensure safe patient care.