Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant – Pain Service Outpatient Clinic Location: Calderdale Royal Hospital

Hours: Part-time, Monday–Friday (08:30–17:00 or 08:30–13:00)

Join our friendly and dynamic Pain Clinic team at Calderdale Royal Hospital! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Healthcare Assistant to support patients throughout their pain management journey.

Main duties of the job

What you’ll do:

• Perform baseline observations and provide compassionate chaperone support •    Assist with X-ray and ultrasound-guided procedures •    Help clinics run smoothly and manage reception duties when needed

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence in following clinical instructions
• Familiarity with Cerner EPR and basic IT skills

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone passionate about patient care

Interested? Contact Christina Knight (Service Manager) on 07500 918978 for more information.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Pain Clinic, as a HCA you play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their pain management journey. Working collaboratively with our nursing and administrative teams, you provide essential clinical and clerical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the clinic. Responsibilities being:

• Assist with X-ray and ultrasound-guided procedures in the designated treatment room.
• Act as a chaperone during patient examinations and procedures.
• Perform reception duties, including patient check-in and appointment coordination.
• Support the nursing team with patient care and preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of clinical areas.
• Ensure accurate documentation and contribute to patient record management.

This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced clinical environment