Healthcare Assistant Pre-Assessment

Circle Health Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team. You will support patients with daily activities and personal care while ensuring their comfort and safety. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, previous experience in health support, and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary, numerous employee benefits, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on quality care.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Access to discounts and rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role is required.
• Must have basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility needs.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Carry out routine observations such as blood pressure and pulse.
• Support basic clinical procedures like wound care and mobility aids.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas for patient use.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caring attitude

Ability to follow instructions

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant
The Duchy Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £24,500.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate 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 full- time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern, this is a hybrid role covering healthcare assistant and administrative duties.

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 escalated 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.