Senior Healthcare Assistant OPD | Outpatients | Private Hospital | Permanent, Full-time | Chatham, Kent
Spire Alexandra Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experience Healthcare Assistant to take a Senior position in the Outpatients department. As senior HCA you will have more responsibility for decision-making, clinical tasks, and staff supervision.
Spire Alexandra Hospital offers world-class care and is part of one of the UK’s most respected private hospital groups. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatments and expert aftercare
Duties and responsibilities:
1. 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
2. Assist the qualified nursing staff, 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
3. Decision-making, clinical tasks, and staff supervision.
Who we're looking for:
4. An experienced level 3 qualified HCA
5. Previous experience within an outpatient/surgical unit
6. Experience working in a hospital setting is essential
7. Phlebotomy skills
8. You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours - Covering shifts Wednesday to Saturday.
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
9. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
10. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
11. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
12. Free Bupa wellness screening
13. Private medical insurance
14. Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
15. Driving clinical excellence
16. Doing the right thing
17. Caring is our passion
18. Keeping it simple
19. Delivering on our promises
20. 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.