Senior Healthcare Assistant Wards (Bank)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care at Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester. This role involves providing personal and clinical support, mentoring junior staff, and assisting with various health tasks. Flexible bank shifts are available at a competitive hourly rate, making it an excellent opportunity to gain experience in independent healthcare. Ideal applicants will have an NVQ in Health and Social Care and prior experience as a Healthcare Assistant.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and emotional support.
• Capacity to monitor vital signs and carry out basic clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to patients including hygiene and mobility support.
• Assist with clinical procedures and preparation of equipment.
• Help coordinate daily task allocations ensuring appropriate prioritization.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to support and supervise junior staff members

Ability to carry out delegated clinical tasks safely

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant - Wards (Bank)

Sarum Road Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £13.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester 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 Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff in the nursing department.

Chestnut Ward at Sarum Road Hospital is a welcoming surgical unit providing a range of elective inpatient and day‑case services including orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, ophthalmology, general surgery, maxillofacial and other procedures.

We are seeking fully flexible Senior HCA Bank Staff to join our wider team and support us in maintaining the highest standards of patient care. 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within the independent healthcare sector and explore career pathways you may not have previously considered.

If you’d like to learn more we’d be delighted to arrange an informal visit so you can meet the team. Please feel free to get in touch.

Duties

• 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.
• Report any changes in a patient’s condition to the nursing team promptly.
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior healthcare assistants supporting their development and integration into the team.
• Help coordinate the daily allocation of tasks ensuring care is prioritised appropriately.

Applicants must meet the following criteria

• 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.

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.

Employment Type: Part‑Time

Experience: (not specified)

Vacancy: 1