Healthcare Assistant - Elstree

Location: Aldenham

Healthcare Assistant – Outpatients / Diagnostics

Location:

Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre, Beaufort house, Elstree Rd, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3BS
.Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:

Weekday shifts available: 8:00am – 4:00pm, 12:00pm – 8:00pm, or 8:00am – 8:00pm2 Saturdays per month (8:00am – 1:00pm)
Full-time hours: 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Salary:
Competitive + Benefits Essential Requirement – Please Read Before Applying:

Due to the location of the Elstree Waterfront Outpatient Centre, applicants must hold a valid driving licence and have regular access to a car. Please note that candidates who rely solely on public transport will not be progressed to interview, as local transport links are not reliable.

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our welcoming and patient-focused team at HCA UK’s Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre, supporting a high-quality outpatient and diagnostic service.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality clinical care and an outstanding experience, supporting both clinical teams and patients throughout their pathway.

As a Healthcare Assistant in our outpatient and diagnostic unit, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced and modern clinical environment. You’ll support a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, undertaking delegated clinical duties such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures including ECGs, venepuncture and cannulation, and contributing to patient flow through admissions and discharges.

You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients are supported throughout their pathway, providing both clinical and emotional care, while maintaining a safe, efficient and welcoming environment that reflects HCA’s commitment to 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:

Must hold a valid driving licence and have regular access to a car.

Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in an acute or outpatient setting

Competency in clinical observations and basic procedures

Experience with ECGs, venepuncture or cannulationA strong commitment to patient-centred care and excellent customer service

Excellent communication and teamwork skillsA proactive approach and ability to use your own initiative

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, 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…