Ward-Based Healthcare Assistant – Compassionate Care

Circle Health Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Bath Clinic is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our ward team. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £28,576 depending on experience and qualifications.

You will support patients with personal care, nutrition, mobility, and vital observations, working closely with nurses and clinicians to ensure safe, compassionate care. Prior care experience and good communication are required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or health support role preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and caring attitude.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care, washing, dressing, toileting and mobility needs.
• Help patients with eating, drinking and nutritional support, documenting intake as appropriate.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Record routine observations (BP, pulse, resp rate, temp, SpO2, glucose) after training.
• Support basic clinical procedures (wound care setup, catheter care, pressure area prevention).
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment for patient use.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, therapists and admin teams to support safe patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Following instructions

Literacy, numeracy & IT

Physical stamina

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Circle Health Group's Bath Clinic is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our ward team. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £28,576 depending on experience and qualifications.

You will support patients with personal care, nutrition, mobility, and vital observations, working closely with nurses and clinicians to ensure safe, compassionate care. Prior care experience and good communication are required, with training provided.