Healthcare Assistant – Outpatients
Job Description
Job title: Healthcare Assistant – Outpatients
Company: Spire Healthcare
Job description: Job Description:
Outpatients Healthcare Assistant | Outpatients | Band 2 | Blackpool | Full Time, No Nights
Spire Fylde Coast have a fantastic opportunity for an Outpatient Healthcare Assistant to join our experienced and dynamic team.
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital is based in the seaside town of Blackpool. We have 3 operating theatres undertaking a wide range of procedures in Orthopaedics, ENT, Spines, Ophthalmic, Urology, Vascular, Gynaecology, Endoscopy, Plastics and General Surgery.
Duties and responsibilities;
In this fast-paced role, you will be required to assist our Clinical team in providing exemplary Care within the Outpatients department, whilst providing Healthcare Assistance to our Nursing team.
As a HCA, duties will include routine tasks related to the delivery of care to ensure our patient’s health and well-being. You will move and set up diagnostic equipment (after training) and other resources, as well as applying technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment. You must have experience or a willingness to learn Venepuncture, ECG recording, Flow tests, BMI, observations, and Wound care.
Who we’re looking for
- Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
- NVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential
- Experience in the following: ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations would be advantageous
Working Hours: 37.5 hours. You must be flexible to cover shifts Monday – Saturday between 8am – 9pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues 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
- 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 Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: 26/03/2024. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving on laura.irving@spirehealthcare.com or 07710855095.
For us, it’s more than just treating patients; it’s about looking after people.
About Us:
At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.
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.
About the Team: At Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, we provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare with consultants who are experts in their field.
Expected salary:
Location: Blackpool
