Bank Healthcare Assistant- Outpatient Department
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 6NS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Healthcare Assistant | Outpatient| Bank- Flexible Working| Dunedin, Reading Spire Dunedin Hospital has an exciting opportunity to join the staffing bank as a Healthcare Assistant in the Outpatient department. The successful applicant will work in a team that provides high quality evidence-based nursing care in clinic settings to facilitate smooth and efficient clinics. Spire Dunedin Hospital has been serving the Reading community for over 100 years, as a first-class medical facility. Based in the heart of Reading, the hospital has two theatres, 16 inpatient beds, three recovery bays, Oncology services and an Endoscopy Suite. Duties and responsibilities: This role is based in a fast-paced environment providing the opportunity to develop and increase healthcare knowledge and experience. You will be given a full comprehensive induction when you start including the opportunity to train in venepuncture and basic dressings Assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment Who we're looking for: Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience in: ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations It would be advantageous to hold an NVQ Level 3 Benefits * Bank colleagues are paid weekly * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave * Unsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (won't be applicable for all) * Access to Spire Healthcare pension * Access to Blue Light Card discounts * Smart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You' * Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You' * Free uniform * Free DBS * Full induction, including mandatory training updates * Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts * Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave. Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together * Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people