Healthcare Assistant - Pre Assessment

The Priory Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £26,197.84 per year (depending on level of training, experience, and qualification)

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff in the Pre- Assessment department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Managing a health care assistant led clinic in collaboration with the registered nurses
• Clinical duties in the clinic include phlebotomy, ECG’s, taking swabs or other required testing such as urine samples, height and weight and vital signs
• Provide emotional and psychological support to the patient.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, or equipment for patient use
• Work collaboratively with the POA Lead, nursing team, physiotherapists, and administrative team
• Maintain high levels of customer service and patient focused care
• Support the registered nurse clinics
  

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary). 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude. 
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately. 
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. 
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks. 
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) desirable. 
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality procedures. 
• Has Phlebotomy or ECG skills or will undergo training as a key component of the role

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy