Healthcare Assistant

You'll also have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to help you build your clinical skills and support your long-term career goals.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

As a Healthcare Assistant within our Cardiac Outpatients team, you'll:

• Support the delivery of high-quality patient care within the Cardiac Outpatients department
• Undertake phlebotomy, ECGs, patient observations and the fitting and removal of 24-hour cardiac monitors
• Support patients undergoing a range of cardiac investigations and assessments
• Recognise and report any significant changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate clinical team
• Assist with patient flow, clinic preparation and maintaining accurate patient records
• Ensure clinical areas are clean, stocked and ready for use
• Assist with the safe movement and support of patients in line with hospital policies and procedures

Who We're Looking For Essential

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital environment
• Experience undertaking phlebotomy, ECGs, patient observations and fitting 24-hour cardiac monitors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate patient records
• A compassionate, professional and patient-focused approach

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a Cardiology, Cardiac Diagnostics or Outpatients setting
• Experience working within an acute surgical ward or pre-assessment environment

Working Hours

Shifts are worked between:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 20:30
• Saturday: 08:00 - 13:00

Contract Type

Benefits

We know our people are our most important asset, so we offer a benefits package designed to support you both inside and outside of work, including:

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance
• Private healthcare options, providing reassurance and access to support when you need it
• Gym and wellbeing benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Free on-site parking, making your journey to work easier
• Contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future
• Access to our Spire for You reward platform, offering discounts and cashback with over 1,000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a supportive team at one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers

At Spire Healthcare, we're committed to supporting our colleagues through wellbeing initiatives, professional development, recognition and a positive working environment where everyone can thrive.

For Further Information

Please contact Alison Roberts at alison.roberts@spirehealthcare.com

Closing Date

We're reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.