Bank Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Bank Healthcare Assistant Surgical Ward | Spire Bushey Hospital | Hertfordshire | Private Hospital | Flexible Working Contract | £13 per hour + Excellent benefits

Spire Parkway Hospital is currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly Ward Team to join the bank. We are looking for an experienced hospital HCA within the Surgical ward department for flexible shifts.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will support registered nurses in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care on the Surgical Ward.

• Assisting with personal care, monitoring and recording observations, ECGs, phlebotomy manual handling and general ward support in line with clinical standards and care plans.
• Assisting the team on the surgical ward in the provision of exemplary patient care
• Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients Supporting nurses and clinicians in preparing patients for their upcoming procedures
• Accurately documenting patient information and escalating any concerns
• Providing reassurance and clear information to patients
• Maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times

About us

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

Details

• Date posted: 19 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 27076
• Job locations: Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD, Bushey, WD23 1RD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Who Were Looking For:

Were looking for someone with:

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar role within a hospital or clinical setting
• Private Hospital or NHS Hospital experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in: ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations
• Confidence in taking basic clinical observations and carrying out phlebotomy procedures
• Ability to work flexibly across shifts, including weekdays and weekends as required
• A compassionate, reliable, and professional approach to patient care
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or a willingness to work towards this qualification) is desirable

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
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• 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 Spires specialist Resourcing Team

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

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its 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.