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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
You will need to have previous hospital experience
- Qualifications
Ideally Phlebotomy trained but training can be provided
- Qualifications
You will have NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
- Qualifications
Someone who excels in customer service and has a caring demeanour
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Healthcare Assistant – Wards
Healthcare Assistant | HCA | Wards | 37.5 hours per week | Permanent | Bristol
Spire Bristol Hospital are looking for an HCA to join our fantastic ward team to work a mixture of shifts. Responsible for supporting our Registered Nurses on the Wards, you will be working a mixture of day and night shifts.
Pls note that this role will be working on a rota across the following shift patterns - Working shifts across 24 hours - a mix of 0700-1500/1300-2100/2030-07.30/0700-2100.
Duties and responsibilities
Based on our wards you will be responsible for providing a caring support service to our patients. You will be providing basic nursing care in conjunction with our qualified nurses which will include observations, ECG’s & Phlebotomy.
Who we're looking for
- You will need to have previous hospital experience
- Ideally Phlebotomy trained but training can be provided
- You will have NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
- Someone who excels in customer service and has a caring demeanour
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
- 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
- Free on-site parking
“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, it’s 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
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Spire Healthcare Ltd in Bristol, GB. It is listed as a Healthcare assistant role. The application deadline is 16 Nov 2026.
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