At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in providing high-quality nursing care in a busy outpatient department.
- Company: Join Spire Southampton Hospital, a leading independent healthcare group.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, free parking, and access to discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent roles.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in healthcare while making a real difference to patients.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 2/3 preferred; training provided for the right candidates.
The predicted salary is between 31686 - 38728 £ per year.
Spire Southampton Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant in the Outpatient department on the bank temporary staffing team. 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.
Duties and responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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 patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment.
Who we're looking for:
- An experienced, and preferably NVQ level 2/3 qualified HCA.
- Previous experience within an outpatient/surgical unit is desirable. Full training will be provided for suitable candidates who demonstrate the willingness to learn.
- Experience working in a hospital setting is essential, ideally with phlebotomy skills but will be trained.
- You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely.
Contract: Bank 0 hours contract
Hours: Opening hours Monday - Friday 08.00 - 21.00, varied shifts within these times as required.
Bank colleagues are paid weekly. We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave.
Additional benefits include:
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park.
- Access to Spire Healthcare pension.
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
- Free uniform.
- Free DBS.
- Full induction, including mandatory training updates.
- Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts.
- Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team.
Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence.
- Doing the right thing.
- Caring is our passion.
- Keeping it simple.
- Succeeding and celebrating together.
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.
Bank Healthcare Assistant - OPD in Southampton employer: Candidate Experience site
Spire Southampton Hospital is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Bank Healthcare Assistants in the Outpatient department. With a commitment to clinical excellence and a supportive team culture, employees benefit from flexible working hours, comprehensive training opportunities, and access to competitive rates and discounts, all while contributing to high-quality patient care in a state-of-the-art facility. Join us to grow your healthcare knowledge and experience in a role that truly makes a difference.
