Provide Wellbeing

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

The Healthcare Assistant will support the clinical team in delivery of services, providing nursing care as a skilled member of the Minor Operations Team and carrying out all associated administration work. The role will be split between both clinical and administrative.

Main duties of the job

Work as a member of the Minor Operations team in the smooth delivery of our services to patients, (including preparation and maintenance of minor ops room standards, patient care during surgery, provision of post-operative patient information, removal of sutures and provision of general clinical advice to patients and colleagues as required).

Participate in pre and post procedure activity, including minor surgery assessments and follow-up appointments within the patient pathway.

Maintain and promote a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff, with reference to infection control and health and safety.

Ensure that any rooms used by Provide Wellbeing are left clean and tidy and that all waste is disposed of in the correct manner.

Work with the Senior Nurse and the Service Manager to ensure the completion of administration activity and availability of drugs, consumable supplies and equipment.

Collation and distribution of consumables for satellite clinics in a timely manner.

Assist in the processing of patient test results, the triage and processing of post operative enquires and support to the patient booking process.

About us

Provide Wellbeing is a community clinic specialising in healthcare provision to both NHS and self-pay patients. We offer a range of services including Vasectomy, Carpal Tunnel Decompression, Minor Skin Surgery, Ear Care, Neuro Developmental Service, Speech and Language Therapy, Podiatry and Physiotherapy Services. We are a small but expanding team, with a strong culture of colleague engagement, support and development to ensure our staff grow alongside our business and are happy and proud to be part of it. As an independent healthcare provider we have the flexibility to 'do things differently' where the opportunity arises which makes for an exciting workplace and exceptional clinical care.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,000 to £25,000 a year Salary based on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE3619

Job locations

Provide Wellbeing

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for a full detailed list of duties and requirements of the role advertised.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for a full detailed list of duties and requirements of the role advertised.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NVQ level 2/3 in Health care. Previous experience working as a Health Care Centre Assistant in a care or similar setting. The post holder should hold a suitable UK driving licence.
  • Demonstrates understanding of minor ops work and administrational activity. Ability to deliver core service requirement. Experience of Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Minimum 5 years experience Experience in minor ops/recovery/day surgery. Ability to carry out clinical audits. Experience of working in a community setting.

Skills

Essential

  • Understand the need for, and able to always maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.

Desirable

  • Relevant experience within a health care (or similar) setting and can relate theory to practice.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NVQ level 2/3 in Health care. Previous experience working as a Health Care Centre Assistant in a care or similar setting. The post holder should hold a suitable UK driving licence.
  • Demonstrates understanding of minor ops work and administrational activity. Ability to deliver core service requirement. Experience of Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Minimum 5 years experience Experience in minor ops/recovery/day surgery. Ability to carry out clinical audits. Experience of working in a community setting.

Skills

Essential

  • Understand the need for, and able to always maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.

Desirable

  • Relevant experience within a health care (or similar) setting and can relate theory to practice.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Provide Wellbeing

Address

Provide Wellbeing

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Employer's website

https://providewellbeing.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Provide Wellbeing

Address

Provide Wellbeing

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Employer's website

https://providewellbeing.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse

Michelle Clark

michelle.clark50@nhs.net

03003039966

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,000 to £25,000 a year Salary based on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE3619

Job locations

Provide Wellbeing

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


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