We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients Department based at The London Clinic in Centr.....
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients Department based at The London Clinic in Central London, W1G, with a salary range on offer of 28,229 - 30,267 per annum. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located on Harley Street. We have circa 1250 employees, a total of 8 premises, and we are dedicated to providing the best, personalised healthcare with a breadth of surgical and medical expertise. Our Consulting Rooms and Outpatients Centre provides a medical environment in which a wide range of out-patient procedures are undertaken such as: Minor Gynae procedures, sterile dressings, Removal of stitches and clips, Wound swabs, Joint Injections, Rigid sigmoidoscopies and Photodynamic therapy to pre-cancerous skin lesions. We combine the warmth of traditional patient care with unrivalled expertise and we aim to give the best complete patient experience. Job Profile As a Healthcare Assistant you will support with overall day to day operation of the clinical & consulting outpatient's rooms in multiple buildings ensuring overall care and safety to the patient, visitors and staff. Job Type: This is a full time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Saturday. Shifts: We operate a mixed shift pattern - Earlies / Lates. Benefits package: Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%). Private Medical Healthcare. 33 day's annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays). Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. Key Duties Support the nursing team to deliver high quality patient centred care. Act as a chaperone during patient examinations and assist Consultants of different specialities with specified procedures that may be performed in the outpatient setting, charging and writing notes for these on the Clinic computer system Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients, recognising their individuality, and promoting privacy and dignity at all times To assist in the smooth running of a variety of specified Consultant clinics working alongside reception and clinical staff or at times autonomously including ENT/Gynaecology/Dermatology Preparing clinical rooms for procedures and assisting staff with administrative and clinical duties Skills & Experience NVQ in Care Level 3/4 or equivalent Previous experience working in an outpatient area within a hospital. To have orthopaedic, gynaecology, ENT, Dermatology background. To hold a Care certificate or be working towards this. Experience with Meditech would be greatly beneficial. IT skills The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.