Healthcare Assistant - Bassetlaw and Retford Outpatients

Job overview

Join Our Team as a Healthcare Assistant Band 3 (Dependent on Qualifications and Skills) Unlock Your Potential and Make a Real Difference in Patient Care

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and making a meaningful impact in patients' lives? We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant in our busy Bassetlaw and Retford Outpatient Department. Clinics cover Multi Specialties which include Medical, Surgical, Vascular and many more. If you're kind, dedicated, and ready to take the next step in your healthcare career, we want to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
• Completion of the Care Certificate or willingness to complete
• Relevant healthcare qualification (or evidence of 12 months equivalent experience).
• If you lack certified clinical skills in Vital Signs and Blood Glucose and Ketones Monitoring, and care certificate, you'll start as Band 2 Trainee Healthcare Assistant, with progression to Band 3 upon completion of training.
• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle, this post includes cross site working to Retford Outpatient department. Please note there is no shuttle bus service available to the Retford Hospital site

Why Join Us?

Career Development: Clear pathways for progression and skill development. Comprehensive Training: In-depth induction and continuous professional support. Flexible Working: Part-time, and flexible shift patterns available.

Main duties of the job

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provide essential personal care, including bathing, dressing, and assisting with meals.
• Monitor patients' conditions, including vital signs and NEWS (National Early Warning Scores).
• Collect specimens such as urine, stool, wound swabs, and COVID-19 tests.
• Support clinical procedures after appropriate training (e.g., ECG recording, cannulation, blood sampling).
• Assist nursing and medical staff during clinical procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Offer encouragement and support for lifestyle and behaviour changes.

Is This Role Right for You?

Healthcare work is incredibly rewarding, but it also requires resilience. You'll assist with personal care tasks, communicate compassionately with patients and their families, and support individuals facing challenging health conditions.

If you're ready to join a dedicated team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, apply today!

Together, let's make a difference.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.