Healthcare Assistant - Pre Assessment (Bank)
| Posting date: | 30 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 November 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nuffield Health |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JR0092281_1761835850 |
Summary
Pre-Assessment Healthcare Assistant
Leicester Hospital | Nursing | Bank Contract | Part Time
Includes weekend work
Salary - Competitive hourly rate
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're here to look after the nation's health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That's why we're looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care.
As a Pre-Assessment Healthcare Assistant at our Leicester Hospital, you will provide high-quality, safe and efficient support, ensuring patients are clinically and holistically prepared for surgery or procedures. You will work flexibly as required to meet service needs, undertaking key clinical duties including phlebotomy, ECGs and routine observations under the supervision of registered nurses.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:
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Perform routine patient observations including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, height and weight.
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Carry out phlebotomy in accordance with trust policies and infection prevention standards
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Perform and record 12-lead ECGs accurately, ensuring timely upload to patient records.
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Accurately record all findings in electronic patient systems.
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Recognize and promptly report abnormal results or patient concerns to the nurse in charge.
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Provide reassurance and clear communication to patients throughout the pre-assessment process
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Maintain clinical areas, ensuring they are clean, well-stocked and prepared for each session
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Comply with infection prevention and control guidelines at all times
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal.
The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Since 2015 we have invested in a static MRI unit, a new digital X ray room & digital mammography. We are a local centre of excellence for Children and Young People Services. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme.
The Hospital has been rated as a 'Good' hospital by the CQC and achieved this rating across the 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
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