Healthcare Assistant – Wards (Bank)

Provided by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Overview

Position: Healthcare Assistant – Wards (Bank Role)
Location: The Lancaster Hospital, Lancaster
Employment Type: Bank (Flexible / As and when required)
Salary: Up to £13.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification)

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with The Lancaster Hospital—part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a flexible Healthcare Assistant for their hospital wards.

This is a bank role operating on an "as and when required" basis, giving you the flexibility to supplement staffing levels during busy periods or provide essential cover during staff absences and annual leave. In this role, you will work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and administrative teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care: Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs while strictly respecting their dignity and preferences.
Nutritional Support: Help patients with eating and drinking, accurately documenting nutritional intake where appropriate.
Emotional Support: Provide comfort and reassurance to patients and their relatives, fostering 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 equipment, in readiness for patient use.
Collaborative Working: Partner with the wider multi-disciplinary team to support safe and efficient patient journeys.

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

Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate of up to £13.00 per hour based on your experience and qualifications.
Flexibility: Ideal opportunity to manage your own schedule with bank shifts that fit around your lifestyle.
Culture & Values: Become part of an inspiring healthcare environment guided by Circle Health Group's strong core values and philosophy.

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.