Health Care Assistant

Nuffield Health; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in Cheltenham seeks a full-time Healthcare Assistant for Outpatients. Responsibilities include assisting in various medical specialties, managing clinic operations, and supporting nursing staff. The ideal candidate must possess NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including free gym membership and health assessments.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist colleagues in various medical specialties.
• Manage day-to-day operations of clinics.
• Assist consultants and nurses with procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Outpatients

Cheltenham Hospital Nursing Permanent Full time Includes weekend work

Up to £24,531.00 depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes we are committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients at our hospital you’ll bring relevant experience, a keen eye for detail and a flexible approach. You demonstrate patience, focus and excellent communication skills. A real team player you have the diligence, IT literacy and passion for development and training to make a difference. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients you will :

• Assist colleagues in Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Plastics Surgery, ENT, Cardiology, GP Services, Psychiatry and Physiotherapy
• Enjoy more time to care for patients as individuals
• Manage a wide range of activities and changing priorities
• Make sure the day‑to‑day operations of our various clinics run smoothly
• Assist consultants and nurses with procedures such as dressings and wound care

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose‑built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including plain x‑ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound.

We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state‑of‑the‑art clinical facilities including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology as well as a rapid access breast clinic.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want today.

If you like what you see why not start your application now. We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you.

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1