Job summary
Spire Clare Park Hospital is looking for an experienced Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our skilled PreAssessment team. This is an excellent opportunity for HCAs with strong clinical capability to work flexibly while contributing to safe, effective patient preparation within Wales' largest private hospital.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities: Working under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, you will contribute to the delivery of a highquality, comprehensive nursing service, ensuring every patient receives safe and compassionate care. Supporting the nursing team to provide exemplary patient care Carrying out routine tasks that promote patient health and wellbeing Taking and recording accurate clinical observations Assisting with ECGs, phlebotomy and basic nursing care Monitoring patients and reporting any changes to the appropriate clinician Assisting with the safe movement of patients in line with hospital policies Providing administrative support when needed, such as updating patient records and supporting departmental documentation Ensuring all admin tasks are completed accurately using hospital systems Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection control and patient dignity Undertaking any other reasonable duties aligned with the role
About us
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. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Details
- Date posted: 30 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 25914
- Job locations: Crondall Lane, Farnham, GU10 5XX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Bank Healthcare Assistant | Pre-Assessment | Spire Clare Park Hospital, Farnham | Bank | Competitive rate Spire Clare Park Hospital is looking for an experienced Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our skilled PreAssessment team. This is an excellent opportunity for HCAs with strong clinical capability to work flexibly while contributing to safe, effective patient preparation within Wales' largest private hospital. We're looking for individuals who can confidently support clinical tasks such as observations, ECGs, phlebotomy and preoperative checks, and who are also able to support with administrative duties when required. If you have proven experience in a clinical setting and want flexible work within a supportive, patientfocused team, we'd love to hear from you. Join our Bank team and play a key role in ensuring patients are fully prepared for their procedures - helping us deliver outstanding care, every time. Duties and responsibilities: Working under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, you will contribute to the delivery of a highquality, comprehensive nursing service, ensuring every patient receives safe and compassionate care.
Supporting the nursing team to provide exemplary patient care
Carrying out routine tasks that promote patient health and wellbeing
Taking and recording accurate clinical observations
Assisting with ECGs, phlebotomy and basic nursing care
Monitoring patients and reporting any changes to the appropriate clinician
Assisting with the safe movement of patients in line with hospital policies
Providing administrative support when needed, such as updating patient records and supporting departmental documentation
Ensuring all admin tasks are completed accurately using hospital systems
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection control and patient dignity
Undertaking any other reasonable duties aligned with the role
Previous experience as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification
Confidence in performing clinical tasks such as observations, ECGs and phlebotomy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills, including confident use of Word and Excel
Ability to support administrative tasks when required
Willingness and ability to learn new systems; knowledge of SAP is essential
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
Free onsite car park
Access to Spire Healthcare pension
Access to Blue Light Card
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
Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Essential requirements:
- Previous experience as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification
- Confidence in performing clinical tasks such as observations, ECGs and phlebotomy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills, including confident use of Word and Excel
- Ability to support administrative tasks when required
- Willingness and ability to learn new systems; knowledge of SAP is essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential requirements:
- Previous experience as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification
- Confidence in performing clinical tasks such as observations, ECGs and phlebotomy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills, including confident use of Word and Excel
- Ability to support administrative tasks when required
- Willingness and ability to learn new systems; knowledge of SAP is essential
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This advert is for Bank Healthcare Assistant with Spire Healthcare Ltd in Farnham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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