Requirements
Candidates should have previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting and possess excellent communication skills. An NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care and phlebotomy experience are considered desirable qualifications.
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
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'