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:
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, 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:
3. An experienced, and preferably NVQ level 2/3 qualified HCA
4. Previous experience within an outpatient/surgical unit is desirable. Full training will be provided for Suitable candidates who demonstrate the willingness to learn
5. Experience working in a hospital setting is essential
6. ideally phlebotomy skills but will be trained
7. 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:
8. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
9. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
10. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
11. Free Bupa wellness screening
12. Private medical insurance
13. Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
14. Driving clinical excellence
15. Doing the right thing
16. Caring is our passion
17. Keeping it simple
18. Delivering on our promises
19. 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.