Job summary
Healthcare Assistant | Outpatients | Private Hospital | Permanent, Full-time | SouthamptonSpire Southampton Hospital has an exciting for 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 Hospital Southampton Outpatients department is a busy varied clinical department. We currently have 15 Consultation rooms, 3 treatment rooms, Ophthalmic diagnostic testing room, cardiology investigations room and a Minor Operations suite. We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of Nurses (Adult, paediatric, Theatre), Healthcare assistants, Ophthalmic technicians, Administrators and Cardiology technicians.
Main duties of the job
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
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
Details
- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 27094
- Job locations: Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY, Southampton, SO16 6UY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for:
- An experienced, and preferably NVQ level 2/3 qualified HCA
- Previous experience within an outpatient/surgical unit is desirable.
- Experience working in a hospital setting is essential
- Phlebotomy skills
- You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Opening hours Monday Friday 08.00 21.00, varied shifts within these times. Working 3-4 long days per week on a rota. 1-2 Saturdays per month.
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
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: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com
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
Person specification
Experience
Essential
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Qualifications
Essential
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