Job Description
Healthcare Assistant
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Location: Various Sites
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,852.56 – £27,374.97 (£12.71 – £14.00 per hour)
About the Role
We are recruiting a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join a growing clinical team supporting outpatient clinics across a variety of specialties.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality patient care while supporting clinicians across NHS and private services. The role offers variety, professional development, and the opportunity to work across multiple clinical settings.
Key Responsibilities
Support the smooth running of outpatient clinics and patient pathways
Undertake patient observations including blood pressure, height, weight and urinalysis
Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection
Assist with ECGs, wound care, dressing changes and suture removal
Chaperone patients during examinations and procedures
Support clinicians during minor surgery and specialist outpatient clinics
Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment and stock
Record patient information accurately and maintain confidentiality
Assist with reception duties when required
Ensure compliance with infection prevention, CQC and Health & Safety standards
Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives and mandatory training
What We're Looking ForEssential
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Care Certificate
Minimum of one year's experience as a Healthcare Assistant
Phlebotomy experience or training
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills with a patient-centred approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
IT literacy
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel between sites and work weekends on a rota basis
Desirable
Experience supporting xkybehq outpatient clinics or outpatient procedures
Previous hospital or diagnostic service experience
Experience working across multiple clinical specialties
Flexible and highly motivated approach to work
What’s on Offer
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Varied role across multiple outpatient specialties
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Career progression opportunities
Exposure to both NHS and private healthcare services
If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to broaden your clinical experience in a varied outpatient setting, we'd love to hear from you.
