Job summary
As a Healthcare Assistant at HealthHarmonie, you will work alongside a team of qualified medical professionals within the Dermatology discipline, across both Worcester Acute Hospital and Kidderminster Hospital.
Main duties of the job
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.
Please note our service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work 5 out of 7 days. Shift patterns generally fall between 07:00-18:00.
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 a mobile role and you will be expected to travel to any of these site locations.
About us
HealthHarmonie is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates from various locations across England. Headquartered in Birmingham, we were established in 2003 and have been growing ever since, in the ever-changing healthcare industry, developing our presence across the UK.
We work in partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their home, these include; Diagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis and treatment of Dermatological conditions, Ophthalmology services and the provision of extended Minor surgery procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HealthHarmonie are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, meaning all qualified applicants will be considered for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected category under local law.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but aren't limited to:
- Organising the examination spaces for the clinician and the patients
- Chaperoning during patient consultations and procedures
- Monitoring the inventory and equipment ensuring that stock levels are being maintained
- Assist clinicians by handling patient data, ensuring all patient records are completed accurately
- Transcribing consultations and procedure notes
- Strictly adhere to infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe healthcare environment for patients and staff
- Booking and confirming patient appointments
What we offer:
- Full time, permanent contract
- Monday to Sunday (Covering 5 days per week)
- 40 Hours per week (including travel time)
- Starting salary: £24,500
- Salary incentive scheme increasing salary up to £26,000 per annum on completion of additional specialty training
- Travel Allowance: 45p per milewhen traveling outside of your base location
- Ongoing Support and Training - a chance to progress to NVQ Level 3
- Excellent Career Progressions
- Quarterly bonus of £250
- 20 days Annual Leave + 1 additional day per year of service (+ 8 days bank holiday)
- Pension Scheme
- NHS Employee Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but aren't limited to:
- Organising the examination spaces for the clinician and the patients
- Chaperoning during patient consultations and procedures
- Monitoring the inventory and equipment ensuring that stock levels are being maintained
- Assist clinicians by handling patient data, ensuring all patient records are completed accurately
- Transcribing consultations and procedure notes
- Strictly adhere to infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe healthcare environment for patients and staff
- Booking and confirming patient appointments
What we offer:
- Full time, permanent contract
- Monday to Sunday (Covering 5 days per week)
- 40 Hours per week (including travel time)
- Starting salary: £24,500
- Salary incentive scheme increasing salary up to £26,000 per annum on completion of additional specialty training
- Travel Allowance: 45p per milewhen traveling outside of your base location
- Ongoing Support and Training - a chance to progress to NVQ Level 3
- Excellent Career Progressions
- Quarterly bonus of £250
- 20 days Annual Leave + 1 additional day per year of service (+ 8 days bank holiday)
- Pension Scheme
- NHS Employee Discounts
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- MUST HAVE a Driving License and own vehicle to travel between the two hospitals and across HealthHarmonie clinic sites nationally as and when the business requires.
- 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.
- 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- MUST HAVE a Driving License and own vehicle to travel between the two hospitals and across HealthHarmonie clinic sites nationally as and when the business requires.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
