Overview
Healthcare Assistant – Pre Assessment
The Park Hospital, Nottingham
22.5 Hours & Permanent (Part-time) – Salary: £24,434.00 per year FTE
Responsibilities
* Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.
* Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.
* Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, creating a caring and safe environment.
* Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
* Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, assisting with catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.
* Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, and equipment in readiness for patient use.
* Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams to support safe and efficient patient care.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).
* 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 (or equivalent qualification) desirable.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.
Salary & Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
* Private Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
* Non-contributory life insurance
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
* Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
* Employee recognition programmes
* Industry leading training and development opportunities
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
To find out more about Circle Health Group philosophy, visit the Circle Health Group careers site.
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