Senior Healthcare Assistant

Role: Senior Healthcare Assistant
Location: London Central
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday to Friday only
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Salary - Competitive

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave at Primary Care in Central London. This role is integral to both the clinical and managerial operations within our organisation.

As the Senior Healthcare Assistant you'll lead a small team and support GPs, Nurses and Physiologists, in delivering patient medicals and GP consultations, by administering health function tests. Our Healthcare Assistants are also responsible for the day to day clinical governance tasks.

You'll provide hands-on clinical care to patients. performing all clinical tests for screening including spirometry, audio, spinal assessment, ECG, eye test, drug and alcohol testing , body composition and DNA test.

• Undertake essential measurements such as height, weight and body composition including BMI and tissue hydration
• Gain valid informed consent for assessment and treatment interventions in line with national and local policy.
• Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines.
• Report Variances in patient's condition immediately to a relevant professional.
• Liaise with clients and when appropriate discuss the results of the test carried out.
• Stock checks, ordering and reconcile deliveries.
• Oversee and manage compliance within the department,
• Manage holiday schedules, sickness absences, and coordinate return-to-work plans,
• Plan and manage diaries, responding promptly to team needs,
• Chair staff meetings and document meeting minutes,
• Assist with hiring,

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring

• Experience within a healthcare setting
• Ability to provide good quality care
• Willingness to learn and a warm and friendly personality
• Relevant qualifications and clinical experience.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustm