Healthcare Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Permanent contract

40 hours per week

Starting salary £27,144

Mileage paid 45p per mile

Ongoing training and support

Career progression opportunities

25 days annual leave (+8 bank holidays

NHS employee discounts

Job summary

HealthHarmonie is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the 2 Week Wait Dermatology contract across Greater Manchester, including Oldham. You will set up examination rooms, collect stock, and act as a chaperone during patient consultations and procedures.

The role requires a driving licence, IT proficiency, and a passion for high-quality care. Expect to travel to multiple clinic sites with a 5/7 shift pattern and a 2-week DBS check before joining.

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence and own vehicle to visit multiple clinic sites.
• Administration experience is preferable but not essential.
• IT literate with proficiency in using computer systems and software.
• Strong passion for delivering high-quality care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the 2 Week Wait Dermatology contract across Greater Manchester.
• Set up examination rooms for clinicians and collect stock/equipment.
• Act as a chaperone during patient consultations and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties and ensure reports are completed with outcomes.
• Travel to multiple clinic sites across listed locations.

Skills

Driving licence

IT literate

Administration experience

Passion for high-quality care

Education

NVQ in Health & Social Care (preferred)

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 Greater Manchester, primarily around Oldham. 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.

• 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).

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

• 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