Healthcare Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Pension Scheme

NHS Employee Discounts

Excellent Career Progressions

Job summary

HealthHarmonie is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the 2 Week Wait Dermatology contract across the Midlands, mainly around Birmingham. You will collect stock and equipment, set up examination rooms, and act as a chaperone during patient consultations and procedures, plus perform administrative duties and ensure reports are completed with outcomes.

This is a full-time, permanent role (40 hours/week) with shifts 07:00–17:30/18:00, requiring travel to multiple clinic sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence and own vehicle to visit multiple clinic sites.
• Administration experience is preferable but not essential.
• NVQ in Health & Social Care is preferential but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and equipment for the clinics.
• Set up examination rooms for clinicians.
• Act as chaperone during patient consultations and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties and ensure reports are completed with outcomes.
• Travel to multiple site locations across the Midlands.

Skills

Driving Licence

IT literate

Administration experience

Education

NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Your day in the life of a Healthcare Assistant As a Healthcare Assistant at HealthHarmonie, you will be supporting our 2 Week Wait, Dermatology contract across the Midlands, primarily around Birmingham. You will be responsible for collecting stock and equipment for the clinic, setting up examination rooms for clinicians, and acting as a chaperone during patient consultations and procedures. Additionally, you will take on administrative duties, ensuring all reports are completed with outcomes and providing support related to administrative tasks. Your support will ensure the smooth functioning of the clinic and contribute to providing a compassionate and efficient healthcare experience for our patients. Please note our service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work 5 out of 7 days. Shift patterns are generally between 07:00/07:30 - 17:30/18:00. Our Clinic locations are nationwide and include Manchester, Birmingham, Hereford, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Telford, Worcestershire, Stoke, Staffordshire, Doncaster, Nottinghamshire, Wrexham, Gloucestershire, Reading, Frimley, Slough and Bassetlaw. This is a mobile role and you will be expected to travel to any of these site locations. You will be enrolled on our 2-week comprehensive training course from day 1 of your employment, which will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you require to fulfil your duties as a Healthcare Assistant. The position is subject to a successful disclosure at the appropriate level from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the provision of your right to work documentation. You will be enrolled on our 2-week comprehensive training course from day 1 of your employment, which will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you require to fulfil your duties as a Healthcare Assistant. The position is subject to a successful disclosure at the appropriate level from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the provision of your right to work documentation.

With over 20 years experience, partnerships with more than 100 NHS Trusts, and more than 2 million patients treated, weve built a strong reputation for clinical excellence and operational delivery. As we continue to grow, we are scaling our clinical workforce and strengthening our operations to deliver services efficiently and at pace.

By joining the HealthHarmonie family you will be a part of the fundamental infrastructure needed to deliver excellent patient care across the UK. Whether this be joining us in a clinical role or an administration role your presence in HealthHarmonie is vital. All our roles require you to have an innovative thought process, a willingness to learn new skills and the want to oversee your own career by taking ownership of the role you are completing. Equal Opportunity Employer HealthHarmonie are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, meaning all qualified applicants will be considered for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected category under local law. We know that it is the differences in our people that make our company a better and more welcoming place to work.

• MUST HAVEa Driving Licence and own vehicle to visit the multiple clinic sitesin the areas mentioned above
• Previous experience in administration is preferable but not essential
• IT literate with proficiency in using computer systems and software
• You must show a great passion for providing high-quality care and take pride in your work, Prior experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital environment is preferred - An NVQ in Health & Social care is preferential but not essential - IT literate with proficiency in using computer systems and software - A strong passion for delivering high-quality care and a sense of pride in your work is essential The Medinet Group is a leading independent healthcare provider delivering high-quality clinical services across the UK and Ireland compromised ofAcute Services (Medinet), Outpatient Specialist Services (HealthHarmonie), and Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (HH Minds).
• Full time, permanent contract
• 40 Hours per week
• Starting salary: £27,144
• Opportunity to increase salary up to £28,641 when trained in and signed off in additional disciplines (Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gynaecology etc.)
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Ongoing Support and Training
• Excellent Career Progressions
• 25 days Annual Leave (+ 8 days bank holiday)
• Pension Scheme
• NHS Employee Discounts