Healthcare Assistant Outpatient Departments

Integrated Care System; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated care service is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support weekend outpatient clinics across NHS sites. This role involves assisting patients, recording vital signs, and maintaining clinic efficiency. The position requires prior experience in a healthcare setting and offers a pay rate between £200-£250 per day for shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant within an outpatient or private clinic setting is essential.
• Basic clinical training (e.g. Care Certificate) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients attending weekend clinics, including assisting with mobility, comfort, and clinic flow.
• Recording vital signs and escalating concerns to clinical staff.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with data entry.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Outpatient Departments

Hours: Weekends only every Saturday and Sunday (full-dayclinics)Contract: 68 months, starting ASAPPay: £200-250 per day

ID Medical is seeking compassionate and reliableHealthcare Assistants to support weekend outpatient clinics acrossNHS sites in North Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part ofa dedicated clinical team delivering vital patient care in a fast-pacedenvironment.

We have multiple vacancies available, working everySaturday and Sunday, with an expected contract length of 68 months.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

As a Healthcare Assistant in the outpatient department, your duties will include:

• Supporting patients attending weekend clinics, including assisting with mobility, comfort, and clinic flow
• Recording vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and escalating concerns to clinical staff
• Assisting with basic clinical procedures (e.g. ECGs, phlebotomy, or wound care, where trained)
• Preparing and maintaining clean, fully stocked clinic rooms and equipment
• Acting as a chaperone during consultations and procedures
• Supporting clinicians and administrative staff to ensure efficient, safe delivery of care
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with data entry, as required

About us

ID Medical Group is a leading UK healthcare staffing and solutions provider, supporting the NHS and private healthcare providers for over two decades. We are an award-winning, multi-framework accredited organisation supplying doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and non-clinical staff across the UK.

Our services span across permanent, temporary, insourced, and community healthcare provision. With a strong focus on quality, patient safety, and innovation, we deliver exceptional clinical services including outpatient clinics, urgent care, dermatology, endoscopy, and more tailored to meet local and national healthcare needs.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care and supporting healthcare providers in reducing waiting lists, improving access, and achieving sustainable service transformation.

Job responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant in the outpatient department, your duties will include:

• Supporting patients attending weekend clinics, including assisting with mobility, comfort, and clinic flow
• Recording vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and escalating concerns to clinical staff
• Assisting with basic clinical procedures (e.g. ECGs, phlebotomy, or wound care, where trained)
• Preparing and maintaining clean, fully stocked clinic rooms and equipment
• Acting as a chaperone during consultations and procedures
• Supporting clinicians and administrative staff to ensure efficient, safe delivery of care
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with data entry, as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

• This role is ideal for individuals with a caring, patient-centred approach and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant within an outpatient or private clinic setting is essential
• Basic clinical training (e.g. Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care) is preferred
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and undertake training on NHS systems and procedures
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working