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Spire Healthcare Ltd Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 02 December 2026
Job summary
Spire Healthcare, Cardiff | Pontprennau | Healthcare Assistant | Breast Care | Permanent | Full Time
Introduction
If you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to join a specialist service, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of the Breast Care team at Spire Cardiff Hospital.
Working alongside Breast Care Nurses and Radiologists, you'll play an important role in ensuring patients receive a high standard of care within a safe, professional and welcoming environment. This is a varied position where your support will contribute directly to the smooth running of the service and the overall patient experience.
About the Role
As a Health Care Assistant (HCA), you will support the Breast Care Nurses and Radiologists in delivering a safe, efficient and high-quality service to patients attending the department.
This is a varied role combining patient support, clinical preparation and departmental administration. You'll help maintain clinical rooms and equipment, manage stock levels, keep patient records up to date and support the smooth day-to-day running of the Breast Care service. Your role will help ensure patients receive care in a clean, organised and professional environment.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of care to meet patients' health and wellbeing needs
- Assist Breast Care Nurses and Radiologists in the delivery of a high-quality service
- Ensure the ultrasound room is clean, safe and prepared for patient appointments
- Maintain breast care trolleys, ensuring they are clean and appropriately stocked
- Keep the Breast Register accurate and up to date
- Undertake stock-taking activities and support effective stock management within the department.
- Manage routine communication with colleagues, patients and external contacts via telephone and email
- Support infection prevention, clinical governance, risk management and health and safety practices within the department
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.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
29467
Job locations
Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8XL
Cardiff
CF23 8XL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Join Us
Breast Care is a specialist area where attention to detail, compassion and teamwork make a real difference to the patient experience. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced Breast Care Nurses and Radiologists while developing your knowledge within a dedicated service.
If you enjoy a hands-on role, take pride in maintaining high standards and want to support patients through an important stage of their healthcare journey, this could be an excellent next step in your career.Who we're looking for:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is essential.
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a clinical healthcare setting.
- Previous experience within a Breast Care, Breast Clinic, Breast Imaging or Mammography environment is preferred.
- Experience supporting patients within an outpatient, diagnostic or imaging setting would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, professional and patient-focused approach.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible, reliable and committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience.
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Days/Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 11:00 - 19:00, 08:00 - 16:00, 10:00 - 18:00, 09.30 - 17:30 and 07.30- 15.30, Saturday as and when required
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, both inside and outside of work. This includes:
- 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to private healthcare and health insurance options, giving you reassurance and faster access to care
- Gym and wellbeing benefits, supporting your physical and mental wellbeing
- Free on-site parking, making your day-to-day easier
- A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider, where you'll feel valued and part of something meaningful
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options, supporting your future
- 'Spire for You' reward platform, offering discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening, helping you stay on top of your health
We commit to our employees' wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
Contact Information:
For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on [email protected].
Closing Date:
We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close vacancies once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Join Us
Breast Care is a specialist area where attention to detail, compassion and teamwork make a real difference to the patient experience. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced Breast Care Nurses and Radiologists while developing your knowledge within a dedicated service.
If you enjoy a hands-on role, take pride in maintaining high standards and want to support patients through an important stage of their healthcare journey, this could be an excellent next step in your career.Who we're looking for:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is essential.
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a clinical healthcare setting.
- Previous experience within a Breast Care, Breast Clinic, Breast Imaging or Mammography environment is preferred.
- Experience supporting patients within an outpatient, diagnostic or imaging setting would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, professional and patient-focused approach.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible, reliable and committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience.
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Days/Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 11:00 - 19:00, 08:00 - 16:00, 10:00 - 18:00, 09.30 - 17:30 and 07.30- 15.30, Saturday as and when required
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, both inside and outside of work. This includes:
- 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to private healthcare and health insurance options, giving you reassurance and faster access to care
- Gym and wellbeing benefits, supporting your physical and mental wellbeing
- Free on-site parking, making your day-to-day easier
- A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider, where you'll feel valued and part of something meaningful
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options, supporting your future
- 'Spire for You' reward platform, offering discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening, helping you stay on top of your health
We commit to our employees' wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
Contact Information:
For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on [email protected].
Closing Date:
We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close vacancies once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Experience
Essential
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Qualifications
Essential
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Experience
Essential
- Please see above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address
Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8XL
Cardiff
CF23 8XL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address
Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8XL
Cardiff
CF23 8XL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Resourcing Partner
Alison
+447715055760
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
29467
Job locations
Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8XL
Cardiff
CF23 8XL
United Kingdom
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