Band 3 Doctor's Assistant | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Romford is seeking a full-time Doctor’s Assistant to join their Stroke team. In this role, you will support physicians and junior doctors by assisting with patient assessments, managing clinical documentation, coordinating appointments, and educating patients on stroke recovery and prevention. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical assisting, preferably in Neurology or Stroke care, along with strong organizational skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Weekend shifts may be required to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical assisting, preferably in Neurology or Stroke care.
• Strong organisational skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Self-motivated with good judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians and junior doctors with patient assessments.
• Manage clinical documentation and coordinate appointments.
• Educate patients on stroke recovery and prevention.

Skills

Experience in medical assisting

Strong organisational skills

Compassionate approach to patient care

Job description

We are seeking a full time Doctor’s Assistant to join our Stroke team.

In this role, you will support physicians and junior doctors by assisting with patient assessments, managing clinical documentation, coordinating appointments, and helping educate patients on stroke recovery and prevention under the supervision of medical and/or nursing staff as appropriate.

The ideal candidate has experience in medical assisting, preferably in Neurology or Stroke care, strong organisational skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Key expectations include being self‑motivated, exercising judgement and initiative, and possibly working weekend shifts to meet service needs—such arrangements will be reviewed and discussed prior to implementation.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.