Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients and Pre-assessment (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant for their Outpatients and Pre-assessment department. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patient care while working flexibly on a bank basis. You'll need relevant experience and qualifications, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care. The position promises a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to be part of a team that prioritizes quality patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive

Access to Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.
• Qualified with NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient care and understand individual needs.
• Manage administrative duties effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Telephone manner

IT literacy

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Computer skills

Database skills

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Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients and Pre-assessment (Bank), Ipswich

Client: Nuffield Health

Location: Ipswich

Job Category: Bank, Part time, Includes weekend work

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 242fa7336e0e

Job Views: 3

Posted: 30.03.2025

Expiry Date: 14.05.2025

Job Description:

Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients & Pre-assessment

Up to £14.50 per hour, depending on experience

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're 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 our Outpatients/Pre-assessment department 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.

The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant in our Outpatients/Pre-assessment department, you will:

1. Put patient care first, you will enjoy time to really get to know the people who are our patients. By understanding them as individuals, you can better meet their needs.
2. Use your organizational skills to the full, as you take responsibility for administrative duties.

What are we looking for in a HCA:

1. A good telephone manner
2. Computer and database skills
3. The ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions
4. You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting

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. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month.

Set in over 19 acres of private woodland, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is a haven of tranquility and repose. Only private patients are treated at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, making us the only purely private hospital in East Anglia and the first within the Nuffield Health Hospitals group. We are currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with areas of specialty in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men's health Ipswich has a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of good.

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.