Wards Healthcare Assistant — Compassionate Patient Care

Circle Health Group Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies (maternity/p,

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and dev

Job summary

The Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards team.

This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern and a salary of £24,947 per year.

You will support patients with personal care, meals, observations and documentation, while adhering to infection control and organisational values.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care and mobility.
• Help patients with eating, drinking and nutritional support, documenting intake as needed.
• Record routine observations (BP, pulse, resp rate, temp, SpO2, glucose) after training.
• Report concerns about a patient’s condition to the nurse or clinician.
• Document care provided and observations clearly in records/electronic systems.
• Follow infection prevention controls, PPE use and cleaning standards.
• Maintain a professional, compassionate approach aligned with values.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Following instructions

Literacy & IT

Moving & handling

Job description

The Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Wards team.

This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern and a salary of £24,947 per year.

You will support patients with personal care, meals, observations and documentation, while adhering to infection control and organisational values.