Healthcare Assistant

Circle Health Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team. The role is part-time, requiring 36 hours weekly with flexible shifts. Key responsibilities include assisting patients with personal care and providing emotional support. Applicants should have experience in a care role and hold NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care. The position offers a salary of up to £27,000 per year and various employee benefits, including holidays and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private Healthcare Scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Must be physically able to undertake moving and handling tasks.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility needs.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients.
• Carry out routine observations and record accurately.

Skills

Good communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant
Ross Hall Hospital
36 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £27,000.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff.

This is a part- time role for 36 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• 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.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• 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 elevate 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

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• 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.

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. 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.