hca, Patient Care Technician, Healthcare Nursing

Healthcare Assistant

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 For Essential

• 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 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.