Healthcare Assistant – Pre-Operative Assessment

spire healthcare ,
Southampton, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Spire Southampton Hospital are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to support our Pre-Operative Assessment Nurses on a 12 month contract. Please note the successful applicant will need to have experience with Phlebotomy as this is a key task within the role’s responsibility Spire Southampton provides a wide range of services including day care and inpatient and outpatient services. The main activity is elective (planned) surgery, and more complex procedures such as cardiac and spinal surgery are supported by the onsite critical care facilities. The hospital works in partnership with local NHS acute hospital trusts, for example in recent provision of robotic surgery, and there is a large refurbished outpatient department along with extensive diagnostic imaging services Duties and responsibilities As a HCA in our Pre-Operative Assessment department you will be supporting the Nurses during Pre-op with a range of tasks including observations, ECH and blood tests. You will provide first rate care to our patients as you assist them with their requirements and you will also be expected to assist the Administrators with ensuing the smooth operation of the clinics when required. The service runs from 7am – 7pm Monday to Friday and this will include a mix of shift patterns within the week. Who we're looking for Due to the nature of the role you will need to have experience with Phlebotomy to be considered Experience working as a HCA within a hospital environment. Ideally with the relevant NVQ qualification Someone who excels in giving great customer service and has a caring demeanour Computer literacy as there will be the need to assist with Administration Benefits 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 Save an average of £50 per month with free car parking facilities close by Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going 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 further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact richard.marsomspirehealthcare.com For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.