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)

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.