Weare seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our busyPre-Assessment and Outpatient Department in our local private hospital.
Thisvaried role suits a friendly, flexible team player with strong communicationskills, working closely with Nurses and Consultants to support patientsthrough elective surgery and outpatient care.
KeyResponsibilities
Support patients inpre-assessment and outpatient clinics
Independently perform ECGs,venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring and observations
Assist Consultants duringclinics and minor procedures
Manage clinics, act as achaperone and use hospital IT systems accurately
Clean, decontaminate andmaintain equipment, including nasendoscopes
Maintain clean, well-stockedclinical areas
Deliver high-quality,patient-centred care
AboutYou
Experienced HCA confident indiagnostics
Professional, respectful and anexcellent communicator
Strong IT, organisational andtime-management skills
Interviews W/C 9th March 2026
Main duties of the job
Supportpatients attending Pre-Assessment and Outpatient clinics
Performclinical diagnostics independently, including ECGs, venepuncture and bloodpressure monitoring
AssistConsultants during outpatient and minor procedure clinics
Manageclinics efficiently and support patient flow
Actas a chaperone in line with policy
Clean,decontaminate and maintain flexible nasendoscopes and other specialistequipment with Tristel systems
Accurately use hospital IT systems andmaintain patient records
Communicate effectively with patients,relatives and the multidisciplinary team
Demonstrateprofessional interpersonal behaviour and contribute to a positive team environment
About us
Spencer Private Hospitals recognise and value all their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce.
Staff wellbeing is a priority for the organisation with some perks of employment being -
* Free on-site staff carparking
* Staff discount for treatments
* Investment in staff training
* Annual salary increment
* Additional benefits available in line with our NHS colleagues
We are also fortunate enough to be based in East Kent, arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, often boasting the best weather due to our close proximity to Western Europe and is aptly know by the missive `the Garden of England. We are a short hop across the channel to France with the added bonus of fast rail connections to Europe, London and surrounding areas. The availability of high-quality schools which support grammar school education as well as academy and private schools are all available within the locality.
Our CQC report has a rating of Good and we are now on an improvement trajectory to Outstanding.
Job responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients, maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect always.
* Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and activities of daily living, promoting independence where appropriate.
* Undertake and accurately record routine clinical observations (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, urinalysis, height, weight, BMI, glucose monitoring) and promptly upscale abnormal results to registered staff.
* Carry out delegated clinical and diagnostic procedures within own competence and training, including specimen collection, venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, pre-assessment diagnostics, and assistance in procedure clinics.
* Assist with medication-related activities (including eye drops and medication storage) strictly in accordance with training, competency assessments, and local policy.
* Perform High Level Decontamination of Scopes in line with training and competence
* Work within Outpatients and Pre-Assessment
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in the provision of care to individuals in an outpatient working environment
* Ability to record and document medical records
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedures
* HLS
* Health and Safety awareness
* Moving and Handling awareness
* Undertaking patient observations
Personal Attributes
* Caring and friendly
* Ability to listen sensitively and empathetically
* Supportive to patients
* Clam under pressure
* Committed to providing quality patient care
* Taking basic observations
Other
* Flexible working patterns to meet the service needs which will include weekend and evening work
Qualifications
* Safeguarding training
* GCSE English or Equivalent
* Experience of Surgical / Medical patient care
Skills
* Excellent communication skills, listening to patients and aware of escalation procedures
* Motivational skills
* Ability to problem solve
* Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
* Experience with ICPs
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.
£25,164.07 to £27,334.40 a yeardependent upon qualifications and experience
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