Healthcare Assistant

HCA Healthcare UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to perform routine health assessments, conduct tests, and assist with patient care. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational abilities, be confident in working independently in a clinical environment, and have a Care Assistant Certificate. Comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities are available.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently in a corporate environment is required.
• Experience in a clinical setting or with NHS/Care Homes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine health assessments such as blood pressure and glucose checks.
• Conduct ECGs and other cardiac tests.
• Carry out drug and alcohol screening.
• Assist with mobility and posture assessments.
• Ensure patient safety through infection control protocols.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational abilities

Confident working autonomously

Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems

Education

University degree of Bio Medicine or Sports Science

Care Assistant Certificate

Job description

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm or 8:30 am - 5:00pm, or 9:00am–5:30pm (No weekends)

About HCA UK Corporate Healthcare:

HCA Healthcare UK is renowned for delivering first-class private hospital care and for its expertise in managing complex medical cases. Beyond our hospitals, we are also a well-established, nationwide leader in Primary Care and Corporate Healthcare services, bringing high-quality, personalised care directly into the workplace.

Our clinical and non-clinical teams are embedded within some of the UK’s most prestigious organisations, including global banks, insurers, and professional services firms. This ensures their employees have seamless access to exceptional healthcare support, tailored to the demands of their professional environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine health assessments, including blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol checks.
• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other cardiac tests.
• Respiratory function tests (spirometry).
• Phlebotomy procedures, collecting blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Carry out drug and alcohol screening, including Chain of Custody urine
• Assist with mobility and posture assessments.
• Urinalysis to screen for metabolic and systemic conditions.
• Record essential patient health measurements, such as height, weight, BMI, and hydration levels.
• Simple wound dressings to include removal of sutures and clips, application of simple dressings
• Ensure patient safety by implementing infection control protocols.
• Support clinicians with minor procedures as required.
• To respond to clinical emergencies as required

About You:

Strong administrative and organisational abilities.

Confident working autonomously in a professional corporate environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.

• University degree of Bio Medicine or Sports Science.(Desirable)
• Prior experience working in a clinic, NHS, or Care Homes.
• Care Assistant (Certificate Required)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant you’ll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion:

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Choosing HCA UK means joining a community where you're supported to grow, recognised for the difference you make and surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to care. With advanced facilities, clear career pathways, exceptional benefits and comprehensive wellbeing programmes we're dedicated to caring for you the way you do for others - its how we care.

Our patients come from across the globe and so do our colleagues. It’s this rich blend of cultures and shared purpose that makes HCA UK such a rewarding place to build a career. We’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and compassionate culture, where everyone is respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work. With over 100 nationalities represented and a strong commitment to equity we’re creating a workplace where everyone can feel like they belong.

Learn more about our culture and values and the people who bring them to life.

We’re always looking for talented people.

Make sure you never miss one of our new opportunities.

Submit your CV and we’ll match you with suitable roles as they become available.

Never miss an update on our commitment to patients.

At HCA UK we recognise the value of candidates who have served in the Armed Forces. As proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant we welcome applications from both Armed Forces Veterans and Armed Forces Reservists.

HCA UK is proud to be named among the top 50 in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025, based on an independent survey of 20,000 employees. This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting our colleagues.

We take our quality of care very seriously as every one of our facilities is monitored, inspected and regulated by CQC.

HCA UK is proud to be part of the Disability confident scheme which supports employers to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.