Healthcare Assistant - Hereford and Worcester

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you currently a care assistant or looking to get into the Health and Social Care sector? If so, this role is for you!

HealthHarmonie is a community provider of outpatient services including Dermatology, Gynaecology and Minor Surgery. We are looking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to join our growing teams based in Hereford & Worcester, to assist in the provision of outpatient community services. The key element of the role is to greet and chaperone patients during their appointments and provide administrative assistance to our group of medical professionals. There is no personal care involved in this role.

Your day in the life of a Healthcare Assistant

As a Healthcare Assistant at HealthHarmonie, you will be responsible for collecting stock and equipment for the clinic, setting up examination rooms for clinicians, acting as a chaperone during patient consultations and procedures. Additionally, you will take on administrative duties, ensuring all reports are completed with outcomes and providing support related to administrative tasks. Your support will ensure the smooth functioning of the clinic and contribute to providing a compassionate and efficient healthcare experience for our patients.

** Please note our service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work 5 out of 7 days. Shift patterns are generally between 07:00/07:30 - 17:30/18:00.

Our clinic locations are nationwide and include Birmingham, Hereford, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Telford, Worcestershire, Stoke, Staffordshire, Doncaster, Nottinghamshire, Wrexham, Reading, Frimley, Slough and Bassetlaw. This is amobile role, and you will be expected to travel to any of these site locations.

ABOUT YOU

• MUST HAVEa Driving Licence and own vehicle to visit the multiple clinic sitesmentioned above
• Previous experience in administration is preferable but not essential
• IT literate with proficiency in using computer systems and software
• You must show a great passion for providing high-quality care and take pride in your work

You will be enrolled on our 2-week comprehensive training course from day 1 of your employment, which will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you require to fulfil your duties as a Healthcare Assistant.

*The position is subject to a successful disclosure at the appropriate level from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the provision of your right to work documentation.

BENEFITS

• Full time, permanent contract
• Full training provided
• 40 hours per week
• Starting salary: £26,101
• Opportunities to increase salary up to £27,101 when trained in and signed off in additional disciplines (Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gynaecology etc.)
• Eligible for quality bonus of 1.25% of annual salary
• Paid travel time
• Travel Allowance: 45p per mile
• Ongoing Support and Training - a chance to progress to NVQ Level 3
• Excellent Career Progressions
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Overtime available
• NHS employee discounts
• Pension Scheme

By joining the HealthHarmonie family you will be a part of the fundamental infrastructure needed to deliver excellent patient care across the UK. Whether this be joining us in a clinical role or an administration role your presence in HealthHarmonie is vital. All our roles require you to have an innovative thought process, a willingness to learn new skills and the want to oversee your own career by taking ownership of the role you are completing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

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.

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHarmonie

Address

B H I Parkside

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B610AZ

Employer's website

https://www.healthharmonie.com/ (Opens in a new tab)