Job Description

Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients | Full Time | 37.5 Hours | Cambridge |

Join one of the UK's leading private healthcare providers and make a real difference to patient care.

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our busy Outpatients team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA who enjoys working in a fast-paced clinical environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of outpatient clinics while providing exceptional care and support to patients throughout their healthcare journey.

What you'll be doing

As a Healthcare Assistant within our Outpatients department, you will:

Support qualified nursing staff in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Assist with a range of clinical duties within outpatient clinics.
Undertake phlebotomy procedures with confidence and professionalism.
Prepare clinical areas and ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients.
Monitor and maintain patient comfort, dignity and wellbeing at all times.
Assist with administrative and clinical tasks to ensure clinics run efficiently.
Contribute to a positive patient experience by providing excellent customer service and communication.

Who we're looking for

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital setting.
An NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable).
Experience within an outpatient, surgical or acute healthcare environment (desirable).
Phlebotomy skills (Desirable)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A caring, professional and flexible approach.
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
A commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care.

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week

Our Outpatients department operates:

Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 14:00

Flexibility to work across these operating hours is required.

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
Free on site parking
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 people are our difference — it’s their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it’s more than treating patients; it’s about genuinely looking after people.

About Spire Healthcare

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services'

About Spire Healthcare Group plc

Spire Healthcare is a leading provider of private healthcare, running 38 private hospitals and over 50 clinics, consulting rooms and medical centres in the UK.

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

London, GB

Year Founded

2007

Website

spirehealthcare.com

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