Senior Healthcare Assistant – Wards

Lancaster Source: WhatJobs

Up to £27,500.00 FTE per year

The Lancaster Hospital
22.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £27,500.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Lancaster Hospital 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 an Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff on the hospitals Wards.

This is a part time role for 22.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

Deliver person-centred care including assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, toileting, and emotional support.
Carry out basic clinical tasks such as monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, and patient observations (following training and competency).
Assist with clinical procedures and the preparation of equipment and materials.
Act as a role model and mentor to junior healthcare assistants, supporting their development and integration into the team.
Ensure a clean, well-stocked, and organised clinical area that supports effective care delivery.
Accurately record care provided and observations in line with organisational and legal requirements.
Maintain competence in your role and complete all required mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification/experience).
Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or clinical setting.
Ability to carry out delegated clinical tasks safely and confidently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to support and supervise junior staff members.

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.

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