Healthcare Assistant
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We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant
What you'll do
- Perform routine health assessments, including blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol checks.
- Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other cardiac tests.
- Respiratory function tests (spirometry).
- Phlebotomy procedures, collecting blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Perform audiology
- ·Eye tests.
- Carry out drug and alcohol screening, including Chain of Custody urine
- Assist with mobility and posture assessments.
- Urinalysis to screen for metabolic and systemic conditions.
- Record essential patient health measurements, such as height, weight, BMI, and hydration levels.
- Simple wound dressings to include removal of sutures and clips, application of simple dressings
- Ensure patient safety by implementing infection control protocols.
- Support clinicians with minor procedures as required.
- To respond to clinical emergencies as required
What you'll bring
- Previous Healthcare Assistant Experience.
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
- Confident working autonomously in a professional corporate environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
- University degree of Bio Medicine or Sports Science.(Desirable)
- Prior experience working in a clinic, NHS, or Care Homes.
- Care Assistant (Certificate Required)
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant you'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
Unique and Individual
Kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness
- We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
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Loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
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