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Healthcare Assistant
Spire Healthcare, Cardiff | Pontprennau | Healthcare Assistant | Outpatients | Part Time | Permanent | Private Hospital
Spire Cardiff Hospital is looking for an experienced and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our hardworking Outpatients team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and varied Outpatients department within one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers. Working alongside experienced nurses, consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you'll support a wide range of clinics and play an important role in delivering a positive experience for every patient who visits the hospital.
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support the delivery of high-quality care across our Outpatients department, working closely with nurses, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
You'll assist with a variety of clinical activities including patient observations, ECGs, phlebotomy and preparing patients for appointments and procedures. You'll also help maintain a safe, efficient and welcoming environment, ensuring patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their time with us.
At Spire, you’ll work in a modern, patient-focused environment where quality and care come first.
This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to build on your existing skills, gain exposure to different specialties and work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a well-established private hospital setting.
Why Join Us
At Spire Cardiff Hospital, you'll be part of a friendly and supportive team that works together to deliver the highest standards of care. We value our people and recognise the important contribution every colleague makes. You'll be encouraged to develop your skills, share your ideas and feel part of a team that is committed to excellence and focused on achieving the best outcomes for patients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Outpatients team in the provision of exemplary patient care
- Support and monitor patients during their visit to the department
- Undertake patient observations, including blood pressure monitoring and other routine assessments
- Perform phlebotomy procedures
- Carry out ECG recordings
- Identify and report any significant changes that may affect a patient's health and wellbeing
- Assist with the safe movement and positioning of patients in line with hospital policies and procedures
- Prepare and maintain clinical areas to ensure they are clean, safe and ready for use
- Support consultants, nurses and other healthcare professionals during clinics and procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the Outpatients department
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Who we're looking for
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital environment is essential
- Experience within an Outpatients department is desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A compassionate and professional approach to patient care
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Reliable, organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable
- Experience undertaking patient observations and blood pressure monitoring is essential
- Experience in phlebotomy and ECGs is highly desirable
- A commitment to delivering high standards of care, safety and customer service
Contract: Permanent
Days/Hours: Part Time, 20 hours per week, between Monday to Friday 08:00 - 20:30 and Saturday 08:00 - 13:00
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, both inside and outside of work. This includes:
- 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata) – helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to private healthcare and health insurance options – giving you reassurance and faster access to care
- Gym and wellbeing benefits – supporting your physical and mental wellbeing
- Free on-site parking – making your day-to-day easier
- A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider – where you’ll feel valued and part of something meaningful
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options – supporting your future
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening – helping you stay on top of your health
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Inclusion Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on alison.roberts@spirehealthcare.com
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
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.
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.
Spire Cardiff Hospital is the largest, modern provider of private healthcare in Wales. We’re experts in a wide range of treatments and conditions, as well as being an orthopaedic centre of excellence, delivering exceptional quality of care for musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) related conditions.
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