Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant \| Shawfair Park Hospital \| Out\-Patients\| Permanent – Full time

Spire Shawfair Park has an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients department. This role would ideally someone who is very flexible to work ad hoc shift patterns.

Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is a modern, purpose\-built private hospital located in south\-east Edinburgh. As part of Spire Edinburgh Hospitals, it provides a comprehensive range of treatments, diagnostics, and specialist services, supported by experienced consultants and dedicated clinical teams. Since opening in 2010, the hospital has been delivering high\-quality healthcare to patients across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders, offering excellent facilities, convenient access, and a strong focus on outstanding patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support the nursing team within the Outpatient Department


• Undertake clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse and ECGs


• Assist with phlebotomy and specimen collection


• Prepare patients for consultations and treatments


• Ensure clinics run efficiently and provide excellent patient care throughout the patient journey


• Maintain accurate patient records and support day\-to\-day department administration

• SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential


• Must have previous experience working as an HCA in an hospital setting, surgical ward, or clinic experience


• Experience in phlebotomy


• System literacy is essential; MS Office and SAP is desirable


• Must be accurate and have a strong desire for attention to detail

We offer employed colleagues 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

We're committed to people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker on e\-mail mail at Sarah.whittaker@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

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