Ward Healthcare Assistant (Bank) – Compassionate, Critical Support

Circle Health Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harbour Hospital in Poole, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards team on a bank basis. You will support patients during busy periods and cover for annual leave.

This role is on-site, requires a caring approach, good communication, and the ability to follow instructions. Training is provided; duties include personal care, nutrition support, and basic observations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalations appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake moving and handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs.
• Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, recording intake when appropriate.
• Carry out and record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature (after training).
• Report concerns about a patient's condition promptly to the Registered Nurse or clinician.
• Record care and observations on documentation systems or electronic health records.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene and PPE.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Follow instructions

Literacy/Numeracy/IT

Moving and handling

Job description

The Harbour Hospital in Poole, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards team on a bank basis. You will support patients during busy periods and cover for annual leave.

This role is on-site, requires a caring approach, good communication, and the ability to follow instructions. Training is provided; duties include personal care, nutrition support, and basic observations.