# Senior Healthcare Assistant - Wards

**Company**: The Lancaster Hospital
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: Up to £27,500.00 FTE per year
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our team of staff on the wards at The Lancaster Hospital, part of Circle Health Group.

This is a part-time role for 22.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.

The successful candidate will deliver person-centred care, including assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, toileting, and emotional support.

Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering person-centred care

- Carrying out basic clinical tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and patient observations

- Assisting with clinical procedures and preparing equipment and materials

- Acting as a role model and mentor to junior healthcare assistants

- Ensuring a clean, well-stocked, and organised clinical area

- Accurately recording care provided and observations

To be considered for this role, you should have:

- 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

In return, Circle Health Group offers a competitive salary of up to £27,500.00 FTE per year, depending on experience, training, and qualifications, as well as a range of employee benefits, including:

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

- Private Pension Scheme

- Private Healthcare Scheme

- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

- Family Friendly policies

- Non-contributory life insurance

- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and rewards

- Access to resources, tools, and services to support wellbeing

- Employee recognition programmes

- Industry-leading training and development opportunities

## Skills

### Required
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
- Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Basic clinical tasks
- Communication and interpersonal skills

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