Ward Healthcare Assistant – 6-Month Contract

Circle Health Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (incre

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with discounts

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and dev

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards team in Birmingham on a 6‑month fixed term contract. The role is full time at 37.5 hours per week and requires covering a flexible shift pattern.

Responsibilities include patient hygiene, nutrition support, documenting observations, and assisting with basic clinical tasks. A caring, proactive approach and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have experience in a care or health support role across hospital, care home, community or domiciliary settings.
• 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 (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, and document intake.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, etc. (after training).
• 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 patient care.

Skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Caring & compassionate attitude

Follow instructions

Literacy, numeracy & IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Circle Health Group is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards team in Birmingham on a 6‑month fixed term contract. The role is full time at 37.5 hours per week and requires covering a flexible shift pattern.

Responsibilities include patient hygiene, nutrition support, documenting observations, and assisting with basic clinical tasks. A caring, proactive approach and good communication are essential.