HCA

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Job Description Job purpose: Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centred care and support nurses/doctors with routine clinical and non-clinical duties, working within defined competencies…

Healthcare
Pay rate £11 – £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Job Description

Job purpose:
Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centred care and support nurses/doctors with routine clinical and non-clinical duties, working within defined competencies and under appropriate supervision.

Key responsibilities:

* Assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility and activities of daily living.

* Measure and record vital signs such as BP, pulse, temperature, SpO₂, height and weight.

* Support clinical procedures such as ECGs, blood collection, urine testing, dressings and injections where trained and authorised.

* Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition to the nurse/clinician.

* Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality.

* Collect, label and handle clinical/laboratory samples appropriately.

* Assist with infection prevention, cleaning and equipment safety checks.

* Restock clinical supplies and maintain treatment areas.

* Provide emotional support while maintaining patient dignity, privacy and respect.

* Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors and the wider healthcare team

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