Healthcare Assistant – Wards

Provided by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Overview

Position: Healthcare Assistant (Wards / Nursing Department)
Location: Chaucer Hospital, Canterbury
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Shift Pattern: Flexible shift pattern required
Salary: £24,947.00 per year

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Chaucer Hospital—part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a dedicated Healthcare Assistant for their Wards / Nursing department.

In this vital role, you will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, doctors, therapists, and administrative staff to deliver safe, high-quality, and person-centered care to patients throughout their hospital stay.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care: Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs while strictly respecting their preferences and dignity.
Nutritional Support: Help patients with eating and drinking, accurately documenting nutritional intake where appropriate.
Emotional Support: Provide comfort and emotional reassurance to patients and their relatives, creating a caring, safe, and welcoming environment.
Clinical Observations: Carry out and accurately record routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
Clinical Assistance: Support basic clinical procedures such as wound care setup, catheter care, pressure area prevention, and the use of mobility aids.
Ward Maintenance: Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including beds, trolleys, and medical equipment, in readiness for patient use.
Collaborative Working: Partner with the broader healthcare team to support safe, seamless, and efficient patient care.

Candidate Requirements

Experience: Previous experience in a care or health support role (gained in a hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary setting).
Attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuinely caring and compassionate attitude.
Competencies: Ability to follow instructions carefully and escalate concerns appropriately; basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
Physical Capability: Physically able to undertake daily care duties, including moving and handling tasks.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) is highly desirable.
Knowledge: Sound understanding of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.

Salary & Benefits Package

Circle Health Group offers a competitive starting salary alongside a comprehensive suite of employee benefits:

Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
Pension & Insurance: Private Pension Scheme and non-contributory life insurance.
Healthcare: Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at their hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions, plus Friends & Family hospital discounts.
Family Support: Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
Wellbeing & Rewards: Staff engagement hub with access to discounts, voluntary benefits, and comprehensive wellbeing resources.
Career Growth: Employee recognition programs and industry-leading training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunities & Values

Circle Health Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all colleagues. They champion individuals who embody their core principles: being selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious, and creative.