1,605 Healthcare jobs in the United Kingdom

Healthcare Assistants

Pay rate: £13.68 - £4.00 an hour, weekly pay

Reference: HCA/RHYL/2

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives ? We're looking for Healthcare Assistants in Rhyl!  

We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals with varying needs. You would be working in a variety of settings including learning disability and mental health environments.

As a Healthcare Assistant , we can offer you:

• Flexible shifts that fit around you
• Pay rates starting from £13.  per hour, holiday pay inclusive
• 24/7 support from our branch team
• Comprehensive free training
• Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQ’s
• Weekly Pay
• £50 Refer a Nurse bonus*

To be a Jane Lewis  Healthcare Assistant  you must:

• Be over the age of 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.
• Have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  
• Have 6 months prior experience in a healthcare setting
• Have excellent communication skills and a basic knowledge of the sector
• Be able to build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities
• Have a genuine passion working in the healthcare sector

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.  

If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be a Healthcare Assistant in Rhyl with Jane Lewis today!

*terms apply

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Healthcare Assistants

Pay rate: £13.68 - £4.00 an hour, weekly pay

References:  HCA/FLINT/2

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives ? We're looking for Healthcare Assistants in Flint!  

We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals with varying needs. You would be working in a variety of settings including learning disability and mental health environments.

As a Healthcare Assistant, we can offer you:

• Flexible shifts that fit around you
• Pay rates starting from £13.  per hour, holiday pay inclusive
• 24/7 support from our branch team
• Comprehensive free training
• Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQ’s
• Weekly Pay

To be a Jane Lewis Healthcare Assistant you must:

• Be over the age of 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.
• Have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Have 6 months prior experience in a healthcare setting
• Have excellent communication skills and a basic knowledge of the sector
• Be able to build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities
• Have a genuine passion working in the healthcare sector

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.  

If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be a Healthcare Assistant in Flint with Jane Lewis today!

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Purus Healthcare is hiring Support Worker for Residential Care Homes!


Job Description

• Supervises and monitors residents with special needs
• Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty
• Responds to emergencies, offering guidance and support to care workers
• Assists service users with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing
• Assist in medication, moving patients from one place to other
• Serves meals and aids with feeding, ensuring overall comfort
• Provides stimulating activities for service users
• Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection
• Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation
• Monitors service users' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
• Collaborates with professional staff to implementcareplan

Requirements

• International Passport

• Share Code/eVisa

• Enhanced DBS (Updated services)

• Updated CV

• Basic CareCertificates (Online & Practical both)

• Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate (Mandatory)

• Bank Statement ( Account number and Sort code should be visible)

• Minimum Two Written References

• National Insurance Document/BRP Back Part where the NI Number is Visible

• A clear standard picture of yours (For Profile)

• Next of Kin Name and Number

• Full UK Driving License (If any)

Purus Healthcare is hiring Support Worker for Residential Care Homes!


Job Description

• Supervises and monitors residents with special needs
• Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty
• Responds to emergencies, offering guidance and support to care workers
• Assists service users with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing
• Assist in medication, moving patients from one place to other
• Serves meals and aids with feeding, ensuring overall comfort
• Provides stimulating activities for service users
• Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection
• Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation
• Monitors service users' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
• Collaborates with professional staff to implementcareplan

Requirements

• International Passport

• Share Code/eVisa

• Enhanced DBS (Updated services)

• Updated CV

• COS (If Skilled Worker)

• Term Date (If Student/Graduate)

• Basic CareCertificates (Online & Practical both)

• Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate (Mandatory)

• Bank Statement ( Account number and Sort code should be visible)

• Minimum Two Written References

• National Insurance Document/BRP Back Part where the NI Number is Visible

• A clear standard picture of yours (For Profile)

• Next of Kin Name and Number

• Full UK Driving License (If any)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of healthcare professionals. You will play an important role in ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care and comfort.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Support medical staff in administering prescribed treatments and medications (under supervision).
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Help patients with mobility, transferring them from beds to chairs or helping them move within the healthcare facility.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
• Follow healthcare plans and ensure that individual care needs are met.
• Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of patient care activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, infection control, and confidentiality policies.
• Participate in training and development activities to maintain and improve healthcare skills.

  Qualifications:

• previous experience in a healthcare or caregiving role is preferred but not essential.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.

1. Personal Care

• Assisting patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding

• Helping patients move around (e.g., repositioning in bed, using hoists or walking aids)

• Supporting patient hygiene and comfort

2. Clinical Support

• Taking and recording vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure

• Assisting with wound care, specimen collection, and basic medical observations

• Preparing and maintaining equipment for clinical procedures

3. Emotional and Social Support

• Offering companionship and reassurance

• Supporting patients with dementia, mental health issues, or terminal illnesses

• Helping patients maintain independence and dignity

4. Administrative Tasks

• Updating patient records accurately

• Escorting patients to and from wards or appointments

• Stocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness

Required Documents and Trainings:
Right to work in UK documents (Passport & BRP)
DBS (Updated services)
Share Code
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Training Certificates (up to date)
Proof of address (current)
Last 5 years of address details
Reference Details (Two professional)
NI Document
Bank Statement
English Assessment
COVID Vaccination
COS document for Skilledworkerismust/For student, Term Letter
Any Decent Photo

Trainings:
The care certificate
First aid
Fire Safety
Food hygiene
Health and Safety
Autism Awareness
Safeguarding of Adults
Moving and Handling (Theory and Practical) Must
Basic Life Support
Medication administration
Infection and Prevention Control
DoLS or Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Mental Capacity Act
Mental Health Awareness
Dementia Awareness
Learning Disability
ChallengingBehaviour

Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: London

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,000 per annum

*Please note this role will require you to travel to our different clinics throughout the UK

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.

The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.

The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Optical Express as a Surgery Associate (Healthcare Assistant) based in our London Clinics.

The role involves travelling to cover other Optical Express surgery clinics (travel costs will be covered by Company)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Following appropriate training, supervised practice and competency achievement assessments, you will be able to undertake all designated roles within the surgery team working across two surgical specialities: laser vision correction department (LVC) and ophthalmic (IOL) theatres.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Pre-operative testing; conducting tests prior to examination and treatment and assisting during the consent appointment process, including providing information to patients prior to their IOL or LVC procedure.
• Patient discharging; instructing the patient pre and post procedure on the care of the eyes, updating medical records, making follow up appointments.
• Laser technician; preparation and calibration of the lasers, understanding data, loading and transferring data, safe running of the lasers.
• Co-ordinating: Controlling patient flow on the day of the consent appointment and surgery appointments to ensure minimum waiting times for patients and managing queries.
• Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as scrub assistant (LVC only); taking notes for the surgeon; instilling eye drops.
• Undertaking the role of ‘HCA’ (Healthcare Assistant) in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery and associated tasks such as decontamination of instruments.
• Actively participating in the end of treatment day activities; updating patient files, filing, compiling ‘end of day’ reports for head office, cleaning the department, stock and lens ordering.
• Reporting untoward incidents – taking an active role in patient safety issues and quality and risk management.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to absorb and convey highly technical information
• Adaptable with a flexible approach to work
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• A confident and professional individual who has fantastic organisational skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Demonstrate confidentiality, integrity and discretion
• Flexibility to travel to other clinics on a regular basis (travel costs will be covered by Optical Express)

What’s in it for you?

• A market leading salary
• No night shift
• State of the art, modern working environments
• 29 days’ annual leave per annum
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• An accessible management team and transparent management structure
• Working in a larger clinical team means less pressure on our staff and more time to spend with our patients
• Full visibility of 6-weeks' rota

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.

Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: London

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,000 per annum

*Please note this role will require you to travel to our different clinics throughout the UK

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.

The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.

The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Optical Express as a Surgery Associate (Healthcare Assistant) based in our London Clinics.

The role involves travelling to cover other Optical Express surgery clinics (travel costs will be covered by Company)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Following appropriate training, supervised practice and competency achievement assessments, you will be able to undertake all designated roles within the surgery team working across two surgical specialities: laser vision correction department (LVC) and ophthalmic (IOL) theatres.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Pre-operative testing; conducting tests prior to examination and treatment and assisting during the consent appointment process, including providing information to patients prior to their IOL or LVC procedure.
• Patient discharging; instructing the patient pre and post procedure on the care of the eyes, updating medical records, making follow up appointments.
• Laser technician; preparation and calibration of the lasers, understanding data, loading and transferring data, safe running of the lasers.
• Co-ordinating: Controlling patient flow on the day of the consent appointment and surgery appointments to ensure minimum waiting times for patients and managing queries.
• Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as scrub assistant (LVC only); taking notes for the surgeon; instilling eye drops.
• Undertaking the role of ‘HCA’ (Healthcare Assistant) in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery and associated tasks such as decontamination of instruments.
• Actively participating in the end of treatment day activities; updating patient files, filing, compiling ‘end of day’ reports for head office, cleaning the department, stock and lens ordering.
• Reporting untoward incidents – taking an active role in patient safety issues and quality and risk management.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to absorb and convey highly technical information
• Adaptable with a flexible approach to work
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• A confident and professional individual who has fantastic organisational skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Demonstrate confidentiality, integrity and discretion
• Flexibility to travel to other clinics on a regular basis (travel costs will be covered by Optical Express)

What’s in it for you?

• A market leading salary
• No night shift
• State of the art, modern working environments
• 29 days’ annual leave per annum
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• An accessible management team and transparent management structure
• Working in a larger clinical team means less pressure on our staff and more time to spend with our patients
• Full visibility of 6-weeks' rota

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.

Healthcare Assistant – Redbridge, London

Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, London, E11 2PR

Salary: £12.21 to £2.25 per hour, plus a 50p per hour night and weekend enhancement

Hours: Up to 39 hours per week

Shifts: Day shifts available across Monday to Sunday (8am - 8pm)

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Healthcare Assistants to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 or a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
• Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
• Support them to live happy and healthy lives
• Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate records
• Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink
• Work in a team, be kind and build strong relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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