Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients

Job summary

Spire Harpenden Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistant to join their Outpatient department on a full time basis.. 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.

Main duties of the job

This role is based in a fast-paced environment providing the opportunity to develop and increase healthcare knowledge and experience. 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: 23 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 28086
• Job locations: Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP, Harpenden, AL5 4BP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant | Outpatients | Full Time 37.5 hours | Harpenden | Private Hospital | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Spire Harpenden Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistant to join their Outpatient department on a full time basis.. 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. Duties and responsibilities: - This role is based in a fast-paced environment providing the opportunity to develop and increase healthcare knowledge and experience. - 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: - 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 - Ideally phlebotomy skills - You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely Contract: 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility to be able to work any shifts rota's Monday - Saturday Department is open from 7:30am - 9pm (Shorter opening hours on Fridays 6:30pm & Saturdays 2pm) Sponsership is not avalaible for this position. Benefits: We offer employees 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 - Free on site parking - 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 people are our difference - it's their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it's more than treating patients; it's about genuinely looking after people. About Spire Healthcare 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'