Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

Location: Birmingham – Various Sites

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Salary: £24,852 – £27,374 per annum (£12.71 – £14.00 per hour)

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are recruiting a compassionate and proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the clinical teams within Birmingham.

This role supports the smooth running of outpatient clinics and procedures across a variety of specialties, helping deliver high-quality patient care within community and clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support consultants and clinical teams during outpatient clinics and procedures
• Carry out basic clinical observations including:
• Blood pressure
• Height and weight
• Urinalysis
• ECGs
• Wound care and dressings
• Assist with minor surgery, gynaecology, urology, neurology, respiratory, and general surgery clinics
• Chaperone patients and maintain dignity and confidentiality
• Prepare and clean clinical rooms and equipment between appointments
• Support stock management, infection control, and clinical audits
• Assist with reception and administrative duties where required
• Travel between clinic sites and participate in weekend working on a rota basis

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar Healthcare Assistant role
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Patient-centred and professional approach

Desirable

• Phlebotomy experience
• Previous outpatient or hospital experience
• Experience supporting clinical procedures and consultant-led clinics

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work across a range of specialist outpatient services
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Flexible and varied working environment