Healthcare Assistant - 12 Months Fixed Term
Core
Assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and basic clinical support in an outpatient department.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (IC)
Builds
Patient care and support services for Circle Health Group
Domain
Private Healthcare / Outpatient Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene assistance, mobility support, routine vital signs monitoring, wound care setup, infection control, safeguarding, basic clinical documentation
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, previous care or health support experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, and oral care; Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support; Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives; Carry out routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels; Support basic clinical procedures including wound care setup, catheter care, and pressure area prevention; Prepare and maintain clinical areas including trolleys, beds, and equipment; Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC