Bank Outpatient Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Clinical teamwork

Supportive environment

Make a difference

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is hiring a Bank Healthcare Assistant for its Outpatients Department in the UK. This flexible, 0-hour bank role supports pre-assessment and post-operative clinics, phlebotomy, ECGs, and wound care while collaborating with nurses and consultants to ensure excellent patient experience.

You will work in a busy outpatient environment, joining a multidisciplinary team and contributing to quality improvement and infection prevention measures.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform phlebotomy as part of pre-operative assessment.
• Ability to perform ECGs as part of patient investigations.
• Experience in outpatient department or hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and supporting them throughout outpatient appointments.
• Assisting with pre-assessment and post-operative clinics.
• Performing phlebotomy, ECGs and urine testing as part of pre-operative investigations.
• Supporting wound assessments and dressing changes under supervision and following training.
• Recording observations and maintaining clinical records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECGs

Communication

Telephone manner

Outpatient experience

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

Are you a caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible working opportunities within a busy outpatient environment? We are looking for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients Department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients throughout their outpatient journey while developing your clinical skills within a modern healthcare setting. As a Bank colleague, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work around your existing commitments while making a real difference to patient care.
As our Bank Healthcare Assistant within Outpatients, you'll support both clinical and administrative aspects of patient care, helping to ensure a smooth and positive experience for patients attending the department.
You'll assist with pre-assessment and post-operative clinics, undertake a range of delegated clinical duties and provide professional support to nurses, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team. This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys patient interaction and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option, but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

What you'll be doing

As our Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will be:

• Welcoming patients and supporting them throughout their outpatient appointments.
• Assisting with pre-assessment and post-operative clinics.
• Performing phlebotomy, ECGs and urine testing as part of pre-operative investigations.
• Supporting wound assessments and dressing changes under supervision and following training.
• Recording observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight.
• Supporting stock management and maintaining clinical supplies.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
• Supporting infection prevention and control measures within the department.
• Participating in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent patient care.

What we'll look for in you

• Ability to perform phlebotomy as part of pre-operative assessment pathways.
• Ability to perform ECGs as part of patient investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work in a busy and demanding environment.
• Ability to identify and elevate risks appropriately.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when required.
• Experience working within an outpatient department or hospital environment (desirable).

What you can expect in return

• A bank rate of £13.96 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.