Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients
Healthcare Assistant | Outpatients | Full Time 37.5 hours | Harpenden | Private Hospital | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Spire Harpenden Hospital is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and welcoming Outpatients Department on a full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work within a fast-paced clinical environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care and contributing to the smooth running of outpatient clinics.
Duties and responsibilities:
Working under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, you will:
- Deliver high-quality care and support to patients attending outpatient clinics.
- Assist nurses and clinicians with a range of clinical and non-clinical duties.
- Undertake phlebotomy procedures confidently and safely.
- Ensure patients receive a positive experience throughout their care journey.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable clinical environment.
- Support the efficient flow of outpatient clinics and patient appointments.
- Adhere to infection prevention, health and safety, and clinical governance standards at all times.
Who we're looking for:
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital setting.
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable).
- Previous experience within an outpatient or surgical environment (desirable).
- A recognised Phlebotomy qualification and proven competence in taking blood samples (essential).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and follow instructions accurately.
- Flexibility to work shifts across our operating hours.
Contract: 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility to be able to work any shifts rota's Monday - Saturday
Department is open from 7:30am - 9pm (Shorter opening hours on Fridays 6:30pm & Saturdays 2pm)
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'