# Healthcare Assistant - Wards (Bank)

**Company**: Lincoln Private Hospital
**Job type**: bank
**Salary**: £12.71 per hour
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

**Apply**: https://circlehealth.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/chgcareers/job/Lincoln-Hospital---Lincoln/Healthcare-Assistant----Wards--Bank-_JR117582?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_0981a601-371

## Description

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Lincoln Private Hospital, part of Circle Health Group. This is a bank role working on an 'as and when required' basis, supporting staffing levels during busy periods and providing cover for existing staff.

Responsibilities:

- 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.

Requirements:

- 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 escalate 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.

Benefits:

- Competitive hourly rate of £12.71 per hour

## Skills

### Required
- communication
- interpersonal skills
- basic literacy
- numeracy
- IT skills
- moving and handling

### Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
- safeguarding
- infection control
- confidentiality procedures

---

Source: [Apply at circlehealth.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com](https://circlehealth.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/chgcareers/job/Lincoln-Hospital---Lincoln/Healthcare-Assistant----Wards--Bank-_JR117582?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)