Bank Healthcare Assistant | Pre-Assessment | Spire Cardiff Hospital | Bank | Competitive rate
Spire Cardiff Hospital is looking for an experienced Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our skilled Pre‑Assessment team. This is an excellent opportunity for HCAs with strong clinical capability to work flexibly while contributing to safe, effective patient preparation within Wales’ largest private hospital.
We’re looking for individuals who can confidently support clinical tasks such as observations, ECGs, phlebotomy and pre‑operative checks, and who are also able to support with administrative duties when required.
If you have proven experience in a clinical setting and want flexible work within a supportive, patient‑focused team, we’d love to hear from you. Join our Bank team and play a key role in ensuring patients are fully prepared for their procedures — helping us deliver outstanding care, every time.
Duties and responsibilities:
Working under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, you will contribute to the delivery of a high‑quality, comprehensive nursing service, ensuring every patient receives safe and compassionate care.
1. Supporting the nursing team to provide exemplary patient care
2. Carrying out routine tasks that promote patient health and wellbeing
3. Taking and recording accurate clinical observations
4. Assisting with ECGs, phlebotomy and basic nursing care
5. Monitoring patients and reporting any changes to the appropriate clinician
6. Assisting with the safe movement of patients in line with hospital policies
7. Providing administrative support when needed, such as updating patient records and supporting departmental documentation
8. Ensuring all admin tasks are completed accurately using hospital systems
9. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection control and patient dignity
10. Undertaking any other reasonable duties aligned with the role
Who we're looking for:
We are seeking a motivated and caring individual who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
Essential requirements:
11. Previous experience as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
12. NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification
13. Confidence in performing clinical tasks such as observations, ECGs and phlebotomy
14. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
15. Strong computer skills, including confident use of Word and Excel
16. Ability to support administrative tasks when required
17. Willingness and ability to learn new systems; knowledge of SAP is essential
Contract Type: Bank
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00
Benefits
18. Bank colleagues are paid weekly
19. We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
20. Free onsite car park
21. Access to Spire Healthcare pension
22. Access to Blue Light Card
23. Free uniform
24. Free DBS
25. Full induction, including mandatory training updates
26. Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
27. Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team