Healthcare Assistant

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a permanent position. The role involves assisting the clinical team, providing patient care, and handling diagnostic equipment. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and previous HCA experience. This opportunity offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee contributory pension

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

'Spire for you' reward platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting.
• Willingness to learn Venepuncture and ECG Recording.
• System literacy in MS Office; SAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical team in providing exemplary care.
• Perform routine tasks to ensure patient health and well-being.
• Move and set up diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Healthcare Assistance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Healthcare Assistant | Wards | Private Hospital | Permanent | Full-time, Permanent | Southampton

Spire Southampton Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the wards on a permanent basis.

Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments.

Duties and responsibilities;

To provide exemplary planned care for patients while managing more than one clinical team.

You will be required to:

• In this fast-paced role, you will be required to assist our Clinical team in providing exemplary Care within the department, whilst providing Healthcare Assistance to our Nursing team.
• As a HCA, duties will include routine tasks related to the delivery of care to ensure our patient's health and well-being.
• You will move and set up diagnostic equipment (after training) and other resources, as well as applying technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment.
• You must have experience or a willingness to learn both Venepuncture and ECG Recording.

Who we're looking for

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential
• Must have previous experience working as an HCA in an hospital setting, surgical ward, or ward experience
• System literacy is essential; MS Office and SAP is desirable
• Must be accurate and have a strong desire for attention to detail.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Variation of shifts

We offer employed colleagues 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 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
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

About Us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.