Senior Healthcare Assistant - Wards; Bank

Senior Healthcare Assistant - Wards (Bank)

Salary:
Up to £13.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester 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 Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff in the nursing department.

Chestnut Ward at Sarum Road Hospital is a welcoming surgical unit providing a range of elective inpatient and day‑case services, including:

• orthopaedics
• urology
• gynaecology
• ophthalmology
• general surgery
• maxillofacial
• other procedures

We are seeking fully flexible Senior HCA Bank Staff to join our wider team and support us in maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

Working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

If you’d like to learn more, we’d be delighted to arrange an informal visit so you can meet the team. Please feel free to get in touch.

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.
• Report any changes in a patient’s condition to the nursing team promptly.
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior healthcare assistants, supporting their development and integration into the team.
• Help coordinate the daily allocation of tasks, ensuring care is prioritised appropriately.

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 offers a competitive hourly rate.

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding.

As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world‑class consultants, cutting‑edge facilities, and care without the wait.

Your health, your choice – we make it happen.

We’re also passionate about out people.

With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive.

Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare