Healthcare Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Southampton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,227 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Patient Care Assessment Care Planning Confidentiality IT Literacy Wellbeing Support

FULL DESCRIPTION

Healthcare Assistant

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Hospital Southamptonis looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join the team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

  • Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all patients.
  • Provides practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
  • Observes and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The successful candidate will be educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 1 or hold GCSEs in Mathematics and English. They will have a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality and possess basic IT literacy skills. No specific prior experience is required for this role, making it suitable for individuals looking to develop their skills within the field.

For more information about the role, you can email[contact hidden]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden] and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

  • Free on-site parking
  • Birthday Holiday  - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses
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