Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients

Job description

Job responsibilities

Outpatients Healthcare Assistant | Norwich | Band 2/3 Depending on Experience | Spire Norwich Hospital has an exciting opportunity to join their outpatient team as a Healthcare Assistant. 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 Norwich Hospital holds a long-standing reputation for providing high quality, comprehensive private hospital care. Our facilities are excellent and the hospital is staffed by a valued team of highly skilled professionals. We have 4 theatres, 2 wards, comprising of 50 beds, and deliver a range of outpatient services through our busy and dynamic outpatient and diagnostic imaging departments providing a progressive and stimulating environment for our highly motivated team. 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, Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker - Previous experience within an outpatient/surgical unit is desirable. - You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely - Ophthalmic experience would be an advantage 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 - 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 Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarena Phillips on For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• shifts in line with clinic opening hours ranging from8am-9pm, alternate weekend working currently

Experience

Essential

• Acute Hospital setting or GP environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Old Watton Rd

Norwich

NR4 7TD

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)