Ward Healthcare Assistant - Compassionate Care & Training

Circle Health Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Friends & Family discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Training opportunities

Job summary

Bath Clinic, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the nursing department on a permanent 37.5 hour a week basis. Salary is up to £28,576 per year, depending on experience, training and qualifications. A flexible shift pattern will be required.

You will assist with personal care, nutrition support, and provide compassionate patient care alongside nurses, doctors and admin staff to ensure safe, high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling.
• 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, documenting intake where appropriate.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Carry out and record routine observations (BP, pulse, resp rate, temp, SpO2, glucose) after training.
• Support basic clinical procedures (wound care setup, catheter care, pressure area prevention, mobility aids).
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, trolleys, beds and equipment for patient use.
• Work with nurses, doctors, therapists and admin teams to support safe patient care.

Skills

Care experience

Education

Health & Social Care NVQ

Job description

Bath Clinic, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the nursing department on a permanent 37.5 hour a week basis. Salary is up to £28,576 per year, depending on experience, training and qualifications. A flexible shift pattern will be required.

You will assist with personal care, nutrition support, and provide compassionate patient care alongside nurses, doctors and admin staff to ensure safe, high-quality service.