66 Healthcare Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

We are recruiting for multiple Healthcare Assistant's (HCAs) to join our established client, located in the York area. We have demand for Full-Time and Part-Time Applicants.

Location: York

Rate: Negotiable

Shifts:

• Morning : 8:00am – 1:00pm / 2:00pm
• Afternoon : 1:00pm / 2:00pm – 6:00pm
• Full-day shifts available
• 30-minute unpaid break after 6 hours

Days: Monday to Saturday

Contract Type: Long-term locum, paid weekly

Experience within a UK Clinical Environment essential - GP Surgery, Hospitals and Wards.

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join a community-based diagnostic testing centre delivering vital services to patients closer to home. This service plays a key role in the early detection of serious health conditions and aims to significantly reduce waiting times by offering a range of tests and checks outside of traditional hospital settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform phlebotomy (blood tests) in accordance with clinical safety and hygiene protocols
• Conduct 12-lead ECGs accurately and independently
• Set up and support the smooth running of clinics, ensuring all equipment and resources are prepared for patient appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and provide compassionate, patient-centred care throughout the diagnostic process

Essential Requirements:

• Substantial experience working as an HCA in a GP surgery or community healthcare setting
• Proven competence in phlebotomy and/or 12-lead ECGs
• Phlebotomy certificate required
• Confident working independently and managing a busy workload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking service focused on delivering quicker diagnostics and improving patient outcomes. Flexible shifts are available across the week, with competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to work in a long-term, meaningful role.

To apply , please send your CV to or contact Eleanor on for more information.

Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: London

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,000 per annum

*Please note this role will require you to travel to our different clinics throughout the UK

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.

The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.

The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Optical Express as a Surgery Associate (Healthcare Assistant) based in our London Clinics.

The role involves travelling to cover other Optical Express surgery clinics (travel costs will be covered by Company)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Following appropriate training, supervised practice and competency achievement assessments, you will be able to undertake all designated roles within the surgery team working across two surgical specialities: laser vision correction department (LVC) and ophthalmic (IOL) theatres.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Pre-operative testing; conducting tests prior to examination and treatment and assisting during the consent appointment process, including providing information to patients prior to their IOL or LVC procedure.
• Patient discharging; instructing the patient pre and post procedure on the care of the eyes, updating medical records, making follow up appointments.
• Laser technician; preparation and calibration of the lasers, understanding data, loading and transferring data, safe running of the lasers.
• Co-ordinating: Controlling patient flow on the day of the consent appointment and surgery appointments to ensure minimum waiting times for patients and managing queries.
• Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as scrub assistant (LVC only); taking notes for the surgeon; instilling eye drops.
• Undertaking the role of ‘HCA’ (Healthcare Assistant) in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery and associated tasks such as decontamination of instruments.
• Actively participating in the end of treatment day activities; updating patient files, filing, compiling ‘end of day’ reports for head office, cleaning the department, stock and lens ordering.
• Reporting untoward incidents – taking an active role in patient safety issues and quality and risk management.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to absorb and convey highly technical information
• Adaptable with a flexible approach to work
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• A confident and professional individual who has fantastic organisational skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Demonstrate confidentiality, integrity and discretion
• Flexibility to travel to other clinics on a regular basis (travel costs will be covered by Optical Express)

What’s in it for you?

• A market leading salary
• No night shift
• State of the art, modern working environments
• 29 days’ annual leave per annum
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• An accessible management team and transparent management structure
• Working in a larger clinical team means less pressure on our staff and more time to spend with our patients
• Full visibility of 6-weeks' rota

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.

Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: London

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,000 per annum

*Please note this role will require you to travel to our different clinics throughout the UK

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.

The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.

The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Optical Express as a Surgery Associate (Healthcare Assistant) based in our London Clinics.

The role involves travelling to cover other Optical Express surgery clinics (travel costs will be covered by Company)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Following appropriate training, supervised practice and competency achievement assessments, you will be able to undertake all designated roles within the surgery team working across two surgical specialities: laser vision correction department (LVC) and ophthalmic (IOL) theatres.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Pre-operative testing; conducting tests prior to examination and treatment and assisting during the consent appointment process, including providing information to patients prior to their IOL or LVC procedure.
• Patient discharging; instructing the patient pre and post procedure on the care of the eyes, updating medical records, making follow up appointments.
• Laser technician; preparation and calibration of the lasers, understanding data, loading and transferring data, safe running of the lasers.
• Co-ordinating: Controlling patient flow on the day of the consent appointment and surgery appointments to ensure minimum waiting times for patients and managing queries.
• Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as scrub assistant (LVC only); taking notes for the surgeon; instilling eye drops.
• Undertaking the role of ‘HCA’ (Healthcare Assistant) in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery and associated tasks such as decontamination of instruments.
• Actively participating in the end of treatment day activities; updating patient files, filing, compiling ‘end of day’ reports for head office, cleaning the department, stock and lens ordering.
• Reporting untoward incidents – taking an active role in patient safety issues and quality and risk management.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to absorb and convey highly technical information
• Adaptable with a flexible approach to work
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• A confident and professional individual who has fantastic organisational skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Demonstrate confidentiality, integrity and discretion
• Flexibility to travel to other clinics on a regular basis (travel costs will be covered by Optical Express)

What’s in it for you?

• A market leading salary
• No night shift
• State of the art, modern working environments
• 29 days’ annual leave per annum
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• An accessible management team and transparent management structure
• Working in a larger clinical team means less pressure on our staff and more time to spend with our patients
• Full visibility of 6-weeks' rota

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.

We are looking to employ a part- or full-time HCA to expand our clinical team

(pay depending on experience)

Sunny Meed Surgery is a well-established, friendly training practice that has a dedicated clinical and administrative team. Being one of the fastest growing practices in Surrey, we are looking to expand our already established clinical team to bring in a Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team to provide patient care services.

The post-holder will look after specific patient cohorts and work on each stream according to the demand (e.g. booking patients in for long-term health conditions).

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is highly motivated and a committed team player to join our Practice. We offer a supportive and learning environment for all our staff.

As part of our Sunny Meed team you will be entitled to the generous NHS pension scheme as well as funded professional development in the future.

Our practice covers three sites: Sunny Meed Surgery on Heathside Road, Goldsworth Park branch on Denton Way and Greenfield branch in Old Woking. Sunny Meed Surgery is minutes away from Woking railway and bus stations and has a free car park on site.

Our clinical team consists of GPs, paramedic practitioner, clinical pharmacists, first contact physios, nurse practitioner, nurses and HCAs. The practice is supported by an experience administrative team, which includes secretaries, administrators and receptionists.

As part of our Sunny Meed team you will be entitled to the generous NHS pension scheme as well as funded professional development in the future.

On top of the employment benefits, we love to have a bit of fun. Some things we did include: the ice cream van and a coffee van came to the practice, we hosted a pottery painting session with pizza at the practice, and we had great evenings out bowling and at the pub. We also completed a virtual walking challenge around the British coastline competing against other Surrey practices.

We also had a lovely summer party including our partners and children and a great Christmas party. We also have a Sunny Meed book club who meet regularly as well as our practice own well-being programme. These are just some things we do to make this a great place to work

The whole practice team is supportive and caring and we have an open door policy. Our staff members are enthusiastic, friendly and we want to make a real difference to our patients – come and be part of the team

The Practice:

• Sunny Meed Surgery has been established for over 70 years and is a GMS practice
• Training practice
• List size of 13,000 patients
• 3 partners and salaried GPs who are supported by an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, First contact physios, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Clinical Pharmacists
• A dedicated Administrative and Leadership Team
• High QoF performance and committed to high quality patient care
• Dedicated training practice for trainee doctors, medical students, physician associate students, nursing student and pharmacy trainees.
• EMIS Web clinical system
• CQC rated Good (Outstanding for children and families)
• GPs with specialist interest in minor surgery, family planning, women's health, diabetes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Blood tests, New patient and NHS health checks, ECG, Spirometry, Smoking Cessation, Blood Pressure, ABPMs, ear syringing, HRT and diabetes part 1 checks, vaccinations
• Chaperoning duties
• Urinalysis
• Cleansing and maintenance of equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients' health and well-being
• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Personal qualities:

• Highly motivated and passionate about patient care
• Excellent communication skills
• Polite, calm and approachable
• Able to deal with difficult situations
• Team player

We offer:

• Competitive salary and conditions
• Indemnity scheme
• Support for your professional development
• NHS pension scheme
• Friendly practice team
• Practice events
• Free on-site parking
• NHS store discounts
• 28 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) for full-time staff
• Annual pay review for all staff
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Continuous training and development
• Weekly clinical team meetings and regular nurse/HCA team meetings
• A range of other exciting employee benefits such as employee well-being services

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues

Personal/Professional development

• The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:
• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment patients entrust us with or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers, or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

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

*Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note, you need to be authorised to work in the UK as we unfortunately cannot provide sponsorship.*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Clinical Responsibilities To perform the following tasks safely & efficiently working within agreed protocols. Venepuncture Ear Syringing Removal of sutures & clips ECGs Urine testing Blood pressure measurement and monitoring Follow up dressings Arrange the lending of & teaching patients how to use home & 24hour blood pressure machines. Assist with setting up for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal and implanon insertion and removal and minor ops. Teaching of inhaler technique.

Assisting with annual diabetic reviews. Giving advice on health promotion including new patient health checks for patients with long term conditions. Act on yellow flag reminders where appropriate. Assisting with the recall of patients for review.

Entering data e.g. childhood immunisations, influenza. Computerisation of letters & notes. Stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.

Record fridge temperatures and promptly report temperature variation from standard. Check stock in all clinical rooms as agreed. Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms by liaising with Admin team. Chaperone duties.

Maintain accurate stock records, including liaison with Practice Nurse Team Leaders by completing logs of stock . Sterilise the ear syringe monthly using a Milton tablet & record in the log book. OtherResponsibilities Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the national and local guidelines Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines Reporting on Significant Events Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records on EMIS Web.

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and SNOMED-coding patient data Participate in regular staff training sessions to ensure development of skills and knowledge; to assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate. Participate in clinical, multi-disciplinary and whole team meetings. Observe and comply with all appropriate statutory requirements in relation to Child and Adult Safeguarding and to be familiar with the reporting process should this be required. Attending training where appropriate.

Quality Strive to maintain quality within the organisation Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Be an ambassador for FRMG, displaying commitment and loyalty to the Group at all times and treating internal practice discussions as confidential.

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives?

We are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community. Healthcare Support Worker opportunities are available in Notley Ward.

No experience? No problem. We will teach you everything you need to know. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Mid and South Essex is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

The Healthcare Support Worker role can also lead to a range of career opportunities. With the right support, those who want to can undertake the necessary training to become our future nurses, nursing associates and midwives.

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be a hugely valuable support to our Nursing and Midwifery teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.

Examples of what you may do as part of your role

Washing and dressing patients

Serving meals and feeding patients

Helping patients to move around

Making beds

Talking to patients and their families

Monitoring patient condition

Skills and personal attributes needed

Caring and kind

Cheerful and friendly

Keen to support patients with their personal needs including washing and toileting

Able to follow direct instructions

Happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative

Have good listening and communication skills

Be well organised

Full time and part time positions are available, and we are open to discuss flexible working arrangements. This opportunity is available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are particularly welcome.

** We look forward to hearing from you and wish you good luck **

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

What we Offer:

Range of opportunities for flexible working

Strong team ethos

NHS salary structure and pension

27 days holiday plus days off for bank holidays worked

Enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Childcare vouchers

Wide range of LGBTI+ initiatives

Health service discounts and online benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts on public transport

Disability Confident Reasonable adjustment

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

Successful candidates to this role will be able to access the additional support provided by the HCA Academy following their induction with MSEFT. This includes development opportunities, pastoral support, staff rewards and access to HCA exclusive resources such as a HCA App.

Main area

Healthcare Assistant

Grade

Band 2/Band 3

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time - 30 hours per week

Job ref

Site

Newquay Inpatients

Town

Newquay

Salary

£24,465 - £26,598 Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

09/11/ :59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 21 November 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

We are pleased to offer opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants and for those looking to start their careers in healthcare as a Care Support Assistant. We are committed to developing our staff and can offer band 2 or band 3 positions depending on your level of experience.

This role will be based on Newquay Inpatients

This role will require the post holders to be committed to the ongoing development of the wards and multi disciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

This position will require a cheerful and enthusiastic individual with a "can-do" attitude. In return we will support you in your career.

Permanent contracts available, undertaking a range of Night duties 19:30- 08:00 and Long days 07:30 - 20:00 on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week.

To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.

• To carry out care/other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Healthcare Assistant.

• Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual client's needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times.

• Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view the role profile and person specification for both our Band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the 'supporting documents' section.

• Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
• Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe

• NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent

• Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed
• Ability to cope with a varied workload
• Skilled in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally

• Knowledge of working in a care setting

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
• Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on

Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients (Bank)

Plymouth | Outpatients | Bank Contract - Ad hoc

£12.33 per hour

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients at our hospital, you'll bring relevant experience, a keen eye for detail and a flexible approach. You demonstrate patience, focus and excellent communication skills. A real team player, you have the diligence, IT literacy and passion for development and training to make a difference. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients, you will:

• Assist colleagues in Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Plastics Surgery, ENT, Cardiology, GP Services, Psychiatry and Physiotherapy
• Enjoy more time to care for patients as individuals
• Manage a wide range of activities and changing priorities
• Make sure the day-to-day operations of our various clinics run smoothly
• Assist consultants and nurses with procedures, such as dressings and wound care

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Healthcare Assistant - Bank

Job Description:

Job Title: Bank Healthcare Assistant (Cardiac Ward)

Location: Cromwell Hospital, Cromwell Rd, London (SW5 0TU)

Contract: Bank

Hourly rate: £16.21ph

Joining Bupa, you'll benefit from access to our state-of-the-art Clinical training facility, a centre for connected learning, care and careers. Bupa Campus is a vibrant learning initiative that brings all our people together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe to share, connect and learn in fun, creative and innovative ways.

About Cromwell Hospital

Cromwell Hospital is an internationally renowned private hospital located in the Kensington area of London. At the Cromwell Hospital we're committed to providing the highest quality healthcare for our patients. We're one of the preferred health care providers for leading consultants and for both international and local patients alike. We are continuously investing in standards and the technology to keep us at the forefront of clinical advancement.

We make health happen

As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will delivering a high standard of care to our patients. We value all our people and will provide you support and a great place to work.

Bupa is one of the most well-known and respected healthcare businesses in the world, because what we do matters. From our contact centres to our care homes; health and dental centres to our state-of-the-art hospitals across all four corners of the globe, every part of our operations is dedicated to our purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We pride ourselves on working with brilliant people who put our customers at the heart of everything they do.

How you'll help us make health happen:

• Report to a qualified nurse, any changes in a patient's condition that may require nursing intervention.
• Refer patients', relatives', and colleagues' queries to the Nursing Staff.
• Accompany patients (including their friends and relatives) between Departments.
• Assist patients with eating and drinking when required.
• Assist in patient hygiene and elimination procedures.
• Transport Clinical specimens / Prescription charts, as directed, to the relevant departments.
• Enter requests on the computer as directed.
• Provide direct basic technical assistance to medical staff as and when required.
• Assist with observation and collection of specimens.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• NVQ Level 2 or Health and Social Care Level 3.
• Healthcare Assistant experience in a ward setting.
• Hospital experience required.
• Competent with Venepuncture/Phlebotomy and ECGs.
• Caring and compassionate individual.
• Good communication skills, supportive and approachable.

Why Bupa?

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
• Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices.

Diversity and Inclusion

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately'.

Time Type:

Part time

Job Area:

Clinical Services

Locations:

Cromwell Hospital London

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