Health Care Assistant (HCA)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to provide outstanding patient care. Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, recording vital signs, and supporting patients with daily needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. This is a vital role within a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with patient care and procedures.
• Record observations such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Support patients with daily needs and mobility.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

About the Role As a Health Care Assistant, you will work alongside our clinical team to support patients in a variety of settings. You will help deliver outstanding patient care ensuring that every person feels valued, respected, and supported.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Assisting clinicians with patient care and procedures
• Recording observations such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
• Phlebotomy, Blood Pressure, Wound care dressings, INR
• Long Term Condition reviews
• Supporting patients with daily needs and mobility where required
• Updating patient records accurately
• Maintaining cleanliness and infection control standards in the workplace
• Stock Taking and ordering of supplies

About us

We are a committed, patient-focused healthcare team in City and Hackney delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our community. Our services are recognised for their excellence and dedication, and we are looking for a caring and motivated Health Care Assistant to join us.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills EMIS Web

• Compassionate patient and reliable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work well in a team and independently
• Experience in a healthcare setting is essential
• Basic IT skills for updating patient records

Other requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.