Healthcare Assistant
London – The Lister Hospital, Fertility Clinic
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: 8am – 6pm 4 days a week or 8am – 4pm 5 days a week (with one Saturday per month 8am – 1pm)
This is a temporary role from January 2027 to January 2028
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + 4% shift enhancement (for working weekends and bank holidays)
We're looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Lister Fertility Clinic, The Lister Hospital. As the UK's largest private IVF unit, Lister Fertility Clinic has been supporting patients through fertility treatment for more than 35 years, combining exceptional clinical expertise with compassionate, personalised care.
As a Healthcare Assistant within Lister Fertility Clinic, you'll play a key role in supporting patients throughout their fertility journey. Working closely with nurses, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll provide compassionate, patient-centred care, assist with clinical procedures, undertake observations and diagnostic testing, and help ensure a seamless experience for patients during what can be a highly emotional and significant time in their lives. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll bring:
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital environment
- Previous experience in a fertility clinic is essential
- Competency in monitoring and recording patient observations, including blood pressure, oxygen saturations, blood glucose monitoring and ECG recordings
- Experience undertaking venepuncture and cannulation is essential
- Excellent communication skills, a compassionate patient-centred approach, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant at The Lister Hospital, you'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and Compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, Integrity and Fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, Respect and Dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable Adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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Healthcare Assistant - Fertility Clinic employer: HCA Healthcare UK
HCA Healthcare UK is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for Resident Doctors in Paediatrics/Neonatal to work in a world-class environment at The Portland's Hospital in London. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the chance to learn from leading consultants and utilise cutting-edge technology while enjoying flexible shift options that fit your lifestyle. Our inclusive work culture prioritises diversity and collaboration, ensuring that every team member can thrive and contribute to delivering outstanding patient care.
