Healthcare Assistant

Spire Healthcare | Cardiff | Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients | Permanent - Full Time | Free onsite parking

Are you ready to make a real difference in patient care? Spire Cardiff Hospital is looking for a passionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is your chance to be part of a leading private healthcare provider, where every day brings new opportunities to support patients, work alongside expert clinicians, and grow your skills in a dynamic, friendly environment. With free onsite parking, excellent benefits, and a commitment to your professional development, there's never been a better time to join Spire Cardiff and help us deliver outstanding care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assisting the outpatient team in the provision of exemplary patient care
Contributing to the support and monitoring of patients
Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient's health and well-being to the appropriate person
Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies

Who we're looking for:

Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment is essential
Experience ideally within OPD, will consider acute surgical ward or POA
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
NVQ Level 3 is desirable
Experience in the following: ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations

Working Hours: Shift will be between, Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 20:30, Friday 08:00 - 18:00 and Saturday 08:00 - 13:00

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time 37.5 hours per week

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave (pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays)
Contributory pension scheme with flexible retirement options
Private medical insurance and life assurance
Free DBS
Free uniform
Free on-site parking
Access to 'Spire for You' - our reward platform offering discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on

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."

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.