Healthcare Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical clinic in London is seeking a skilled Health Care Assistant with phlebotomy training. The role involves supporting surgical teams, conducting blood tests, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a health care assistant and phlebotomist.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Ability to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Run regular clinics to take bloods and assist in theatre.
• Prepare equipment and support the surgical team.
• Monitor and support patients throughout procedures.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strong work ethic

Self-motivated

Good team player

Education

Certificate in phlebotomy

Preferred certificate in care

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

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HCA and phlebotomist at a medical clinic

Exceptional interpersonal skills required

£32,000 per annum + KPIs leading to bonus

Working hours

40 hours per week:

Monday and Friday 9am-5pm

Tuesday and Thursday 11am-7pm

Montrose London is a dynamic and fast-growing medical practice with a particular focus on dermatology, plastic surgery, and aesthetics.

We require a skilled Health Care Assistant with training in phlebotomy to assist in the day-to-day running of our minor operating room and theatre.

We are looking for a colleague who will embody our professional, friendly, and proactive company ethos.

As part of our team, you will have regular interaction with clients and will be expected to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and service.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years' experience as a health care assistant and phlebotomist, either privately or in the NHS.

Main responsibilities

Our busy dermatology service requires us to undertake several dozen blood tests per week. You will be required to run regular clinics to take bloods and may on occasion be called to undertake ad hoc tests when not engaged in theatre/MOPS work.

Theatre/MOPS

You will:

• Be responsible for stocking the theatre and MOPs rooms to ensure they always have the necessary equipment and consumables.
• Prepare the list for theatre and any active MOPs rooms and ensure that all equipment and consumables are ready for use by the surgeons.
• Support the surgical team in managing the consent process.
• Assist with documentation, photography (where required), surgical counts, WHO checklist, and handling specimens as a member of the circulating team.
• Maintain a sterile environment throughout procedures.
• Ensure that the MOPs rooms and theatre are always cleaned according to protocols and kept fully compliant with infection control procedures.
• Clean the theatre and MOPs rooms between cases.
• Assist in the preparation of patients for surgery, including safe positioning where appropriate.

When not engaged with phlebotomy or theatre/MOPS work, you may be required to assist with the clinic’s aesthetics practice, which may include:

• Stocking the injectables rooms to ensure they always have the necessary equipment and consumables.
• Supporting doctors in managing the consent process.
• Assisting with documentation, photography, recording products used by the doctors.
• Maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring room cleanliness per protocols.

General requirements

• Monitor and support patients throughout procedures, ensuring comfort.
• Participate in necessary training for your role.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, assisting in their development.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards.
• Follow clinical governance requirements.
• Chaperone patients where required.
• Assist the medical director with audits as needed.

Attributes

• Willingness to learn and adhere to Montrose Brand Standards.
• Capability to provide high standards of expert care.
• Ability to live and work in the UK.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Dedicated attitude to work and standards.
• Excellent punctuality and attendance.

Skills

• Strong work ethic.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Warm and friendly personality.
• Self-motivated.
• Good team player.

Knowledge requirements

• Preferred certificate in care.
• Certificate in phlebotomy.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Experience with booking software (hospitality or healthcare).
• Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.