Healthcare Assistant
4 days ago
Birmingham
Healthcare Assistant Location: Birmingham – Various Sites Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Salary: £24,852 – £27,374 per annum (£12.71 – £14.00 per hour) Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role We are recruiting a compassionate and proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the clinical teams within Birmingham. This role supports the smooth running of outpatient clinics and procedures across a variety of specialties, helping deliver high-quality patient care within community and clinical settings. Key Responsibilities • Support consultants and clinical teams during outpatient clinics and procedures, • Carry out basic clinical observations including:, • Blood pressure, • Height and weight, • Urinalysis, • ECGs, • Wound care and dressings, • Assist with minor surgery, gynaecology, urology, neurology, respiratory, and general surgery clinics, • Chaperone patients and maintain dignity and confidentiality, • Prepare and clean clinical rooms and equipment between appointments, • Support stock management, infection control, and clinical audits, • Assist with reception and administrative duties where required, • Travel between clinic sites and participate in weekend working on a rota basis What We’re Looking For Essential • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar Healthcare Assistant role, • NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent, • Good communication and organisational skills, • Ability to work independently and within a team, • Patient-centred and professional approach Desirable • Phlebotomy experience, • Previous outpatient or hospital experience, • Experience supporting clinical procedures and consultant-led clinics What’s on Offer • Competitive salary package, • Opportunity to work across a range of specialist outpatient services, • Supportive and collaborative clinical environment, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Flexible and varied working environment