Healthcare Assistant

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent hospital group seeks a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their outpatient and pre-assessment teams on a part-time basis. You will play a critical role in providing excellent patient care, supporting nursing staff, and developing your skills in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity for training in essential skills like venepuncture, along with a comprehensive benefits package including flexible leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee contributory pension

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings is essential.
• Phlebotomy skills are desirable but training will be provided.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nursing staff in providing high-quality care.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Help facilitate smooth running of outpatient departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2/3

Job description

Healthcare Assistant | 34 hours per week, Part Time | Outpatient and Pre Assessment | Private Hospital | Spire Parkway Hospital | Solihull
Spire Parkway Hospital are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work across the Outpatient department and Pre Assessment Department on a part time (34hrs per week) permanent basis.
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.
Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, West Midlands offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services. Our hospital is rated Good by the CQC for all parts of the inspection except for Patient Care, which is rated Outstanding. The report states, "Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, took account of their individual needs, and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients, families and carers."

Our dedicated hospital team are passionate about excellent patient care and we offer a range of specialist treatments to patients across Birmingham, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. This includes diagnostic services, rehabilitation, cutting-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, women's health and cancer care. We have 51 bedrooms and five operating theatres.
Duties and responsibilities:
- This role is based in a fast-paced environment providing the opportunity to develop and increase healthcare knowledge and experience. You will be given a full comprehensive induction when you start including the opportunity to train in venepuncture and basic dressings
- 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. Full training will be provided for Suitable candidates who demonstrate the willingness to learn
- Experience working in a hospital setting is essential
- ideally phlebotomy skills but will be trained
- You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely
- Flexible to work and working patterns
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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
- Free onsite parking
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
- 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 just treating patients; it's about looking after people
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.