Healthcare Assistant - OPD

Healthcare Assistant | Outpatients | Private Hospital | Permanent, Full-time | Southampton
Spire Southampton Hospital has an exciting for Healthcare Assistant in the Outpatient department. The successful applicant will work in a team that provides high quality evidence-based nursing care in clinic settings to facilitate smooth and efficient clinics.

Spire Hospital Southampton Outpatients department is a busy varied clinical department. We currently have 15 Consultation rooms, 3 treatment rooms, Ophthalmic diagnostic testing room, cardiology investigations room and a Minor Operations suite. We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of Nurses (Adult, paediatric, Theatre), Healthcare assistants, Ophthalmic technicians, Administrators and Cardiology technicians.

Duties and responsibilities:

• This role is based in a fast-paced environment providing the opportunity to develop and increase healthcare knowledge and experience. You will be given a full comprehensive induction when you start including the opportunity to train in venepuncture and basic dressings
• Assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment

Who we're looking for:

• An experienced, and preferably NVQ level 2/3 qualified HCA
• Previous experience within an outpatient/surgical unit is desirable. Full training will be provided for Suitable candidates who demonstrate the willingness to learn
• Experience working in a hospital setting is essential
• ideally phlebotomy skills but will be trained
• You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Opening hours Monday - Friday 08.00 - 21.00, varied shifts within these times. Staff take turns to open up the department at 07.30 and close the department at 21.30.

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: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.



About Us

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