Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients 22.5

Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant | Outpatients | Part Time 22.5 hours | Harpenden | Private Hospital | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Spire Harpenden Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistant to join their Outpatient department on a part time basis. 22.5 hours per week. The successful applicant will work in a team that provides high quality evidence-based nursing care in clinic settings to facilitate smooth and efficient clinics. Duties and responsibilities: - This role is based in a fast-paced environment providing the opportunity to develop and increase healthcare knowledge and experience. - Assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment Who we're looking for: - An experienced, and preferably NVQ level 2/3 qualified HCA - Previous experience within an outpatient/surgical unit is desirable. - Experience working in a hospital setting is essential - Ideally phlebotomy skills - You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely Contract: 22.5 hours per week. Flexibility to be able to work any shifts rota's Monday - Saturday Department is open from 7:30am - 9pm (Shorter opening hours on Saturdays) Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options - 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers - Free Bupa wellness screening - Private medical insurance - Life assurance Our people are our difference - it's their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it's more than treating patients; it's about genuinely looking after people. About Spire Healthcare Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services'

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An experienced, and preferably NVQ level 2/3 qualified HCA or care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a hospital setting is essential

Desirable

• Previous experience within an outpatient/surgical unit is desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP

Harpenden

AL5 4BP

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)