Healthcare Assistant

Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 Hours/Week)

Location: Huddersfield Private Hospital (Part of Circle Health Group)

Salary: £24,947.00 per year

Closing Date: 23/08/2026

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we bridge the gap between talented healthcare professionals and top-tier medical facilities. We are proud to partner with Circle Health Group—Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider—to source dedicated team members for Huddersfield Private Hospital.

Role Overview

Huddersfield Private Hospital is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). This role requires a flexible shift pattern to ensure continuous, high-quality patient care.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care: Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their dignity and preferences.
Nutritional Support: Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional intake documentation where appropriate.
Emotional Support: Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, fostering a safe and compassionate environment.
Clinical Observations: Carry out and accurately record routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (post-training).
Clinical Support: Prepare and maintain clinical areas, equipment, trolleys, and beds, and support basic procedures like wound care setup and pressure area prevention.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and administrative teams to support safe and efficient patient care.

Candidate Requirements

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

Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive starting salary alongside an exceptional employee benefits package:

Holiday: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
Financial Protection: Private Pension Scheme and non-contributory life insurance.
Healthcare: Private Healthcare Scheme for treatments at their hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions, plus Friends & Family hospital discounts.
Family Support: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay policies.
Well-being & Rewards: Staff engagement hub with access to discounts, voluntary benefits, and wellbeing resources.
Growth: Industry-leading training, development programmes, and employee recognition initiatives.