Bank Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant Outpatient Department | Outpatient Department | Bank | Flexible Working | Private Hospital | Solihull | Free Parking

Spire Parkway Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our amazing Outpatient Department team on a Bank / Flexible working contract. 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 Parkway Hospital in Solihull, West Midlands offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services. Our hospital is rated Good by the CQC for all parts of the inspection except for Patient Care, which is rated Outstanding. The report states, Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, took account of their individual needs, and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients, families, and carers.

Our dedicated hospital team is passionate about excellent patient care and we offer a range of specialist treatments to patients across Birmingham, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands. This includes diagnostic services, rehabilitation, cutting-edge surgical procedures, and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, women's health, and cancer care. We have 51 bedrooms and five operating theatres.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay, and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres, and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market-leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion, and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector-leading standards.

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

• An experienced, and preferably NVQ level 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 phlebotomy skills but will be trained.
• You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely.

Contract: Bank/ Flexible working. Flexibility required.

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance. We commit to our employees' well-being through work-life balance, ongoing development, support, and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case, and outpatient care.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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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.