BMI Priory Hospital in Birmingham is part of BMI Healthcare, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff in the Outpatients department.

This is a FULL time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• NVQ level 2 in care desirable
• Phlebotomy skills desirable but not essential
• Good IT skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player

Duties of this role include:

• To provide an effective, customer focused, high quality, multi-speciality nursing service, under the direction of a registered nurse, to all users of the outpatient department across two sites.
• To perform nursing duties as required for the clinics within the limits of training and assessed competencies.
• To ensure all specimens are safely transported to the Pathology department in a timely manner.
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• To work as part of a team and communicate effectively with all outpatient users.
• To assist in the development of the outpatient department and take personal ownership and responsibility for tasks.
• Assist with the orientation of all new staff.
• To have a flexible approach to managing change.
• To ensure that charges generated are accurately recorded, thus contributing to the overall profitability of the hospital.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Attend appropriate training sessions to improve scope of nursing practice.
• Attend all mandatory training sessions.

Please see attached role profile for further detailed information on the responsibilities and accountabilities of this vacancy.

Salary & Benefits:

BMI Healthcare offers a competitive starting salary and offers access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• BMI Healthcare Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers
• Staff Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum

Interested?

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please complete our brief online application form and ensure to upload the most recent copy of CV.  We aim to respond to your application within 14 days of the closing date.