Spire Cardiff Hospital, Pontprennau
Healthcare Assistant - Cardiac Outpatients
Full Time | Permanent | Free On-Site Parking

If you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant with ECG, phlebotomy and cardiac monitoring experience and are looking for a role where you can develop specialist skills while making a real difference to patients, we'd love to hear from you.

Working alongside experienced Cardiologists, nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll play a key role in supporting patients through a range of cardiac investigations and assessments while helping to deliver an outstanding patient experience. No two days are the same, and you'll be part of a friendly, supportive team committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care.

Our Cardiac Outpatients service supports patients through a wide range of diagnostic and monitoring procedures, including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and consultant-led cardiac clinics. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist cardiac knowledge while working alongside experienced clinicians and helping patients access timely, high-quality care.

You'll also have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to help you build your clinical skills and support your long-term career goals.

Duties and Responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant within our Cardiac Outpatients team, you'll:

• Support the delivery of high-quality patient care within the Cardiac Outpatients department
• Undertake phlebotomy, ECGs, patient observations and the fitting and removal of 24-hour cardiac monitors
• Support patients undergoing a range of cardiac investigations and assessments
• Recognise and report any significant changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate clinical team
• Assist with patient flow, clinic preparation and maintaining accurate patient records
• Ensure clinical areas are clean, stocked and ready for use
• Assist with the safe movement and support of patients in line with hospital policies and procedures

Who We're Looking For
Essential

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital environment
• Experience undertaking phlebotomy, ECGs, patient observations and fitting 24-hour cardiac monitors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate patient records
• A compassionate, professional and patient-focused approach

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a Cardiology, Cardiac Diagnostics or Outpatients setting
• Experience working within an acute surgical ward or pre-assessment environment

Working Hours
Shifts are worked between:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 20:30
• Saturday: 08:00 - 13:00

Contract Type
Permanent | Full Time

Benefits
We know our people are our most important asset, so we offer a benefits package designed to support you both inside and outside of work, including:

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance
• Private healthcare options, providing reassurance and access to support when you need it
• Gym and wellbeing benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Free on-site parking, making your journey to work easier
• Contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future
• Access to our Spire for You reward platform, offering discounts and cashback with over 1,000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a supportive team at one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers

At Spire Healthcare, we're committed to supporting our colleagues through wellbeing initiatives, professional development, recognition and a positive working environment where everyone can thrive.

For Further Information
Please contact Alison Roberts at alison.roberts@spirehealthcare.com

Closing Date
We're reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

Location: United Kingdom
Job schedule: Full time
Category: Patient Care
Posting date: 2026-11-13
Apply before: 2026-11-27