Breast Care Healthcare Assistant — Compassionate Patient Support

Spire Healthcare Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days' annual leave including bank

Private healthcare options

Gym and wellbeing benefits

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Spire for You discounts

Wellness screening

Job summary

Spire Healthcare Cardiff Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the Breast Care Nurses and Radiologists in delivering a safe, efficient and high-quality service. You will assist in clinical preparation, maintain rooms and equipment, manage stock, and support day-to-day running of the Breast Care department.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and prior hospital experience; you will work 37.5 hours per week across a daytime schedule, joining a dedicated team in

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital environment.
• Good understanding of basic nursing care.
• Basic awareness of health, safety and hygiene principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive, empathetic and adaptable approach to work.
• Able to manage sensitive situations professionally and appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of care to meet patients' health and wellbeing needs.
• Assist Breast Care Nurses and Radiologists in the delivery of a high-quality service.
• Ensure the ultrasound room is clean, safe and prepared for patient appointments.
• Maintain breast care trolleys, ensuring they are clean and appropriately stocked.
• Keep the Breast Register accurate and up to date.
• Undertake stock-taking activities and support effective stock management within the department.
• Manage routine communication with colleagues, patients and external contacts via telephone and email.
• Support infection prevention, clinical governance, risk management and health and safety practices within the department.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Empathetic and adaptable

Good numerical skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Spire Healthcare Cardiff Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the Breast Care Nurses and Radiologists in delivering a safe, efficient and high-quality service. You will assist in clinical preparation, maintain rooms and equipment, manage stock, and support day-to-day running of the Breast Care department.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and prior hospital experience; you will work 37.5 hours per week across a daytime schedule, joining a dedicated team in