Healthcare Assistant - Kent & Medway (Training provided)

Full time - Permanent

Main Duties

Working as a Healthcare assistant you will be responsible for collecting stock and equipment for the clinic, setting up examination rooms for clinicians, and 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.

Job Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for collecting stock and equipment for the clinic, setting up examination rooms for clinicians, and acting as a chaperone during patient consultations and procedures.

• Undertake administrative duties, ensuring all reports are completed with outcomes and providing support related to administrative tasks.

• Provide support to ensure the smooth functioning of the clinic and contribute to providing a compassionate and efficient healthcare experience for our patients.

Person Specification

Essential

• MUST HAVE a Driving Licence and own vehicle to visit the multiple clinic sites mentioned above

• MUST BE comfortable travelling to any of the above locations.

• MUST be able to travel 150 - 200 miles a week

• 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.

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in administration is preferable but not essential

£26,101 per annum

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