Healthcare Assistant - Circle Health Group

Job description

OverviewHealthcare Assistant – Ridgeway Hospital, Swindon

Part‐time, 25 hours per week, Permanent

Salary: up to £24,947.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Duties

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 set‐up, 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.

Application 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 raise 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

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

Private Pension Scheme.

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.

Equal OpportunitiesCircle 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swindon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English