Healthcare Assistant

KIMS Hospital; Orpington; On-site; GBP 26,436 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KIMS Hospital is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant for the Outpatients Department in Orpington. This role involves assisting in various procedures and providing quality care to patients while respecting their dignity and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have a NVQ qualification in Health & Social Care, alongside experience in a healthcare setting. The department operates between Monday and Sunday, and candidates should be flexible in their working hours. Join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Care Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Strong enthusiasm for caring for people with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ECG, Phlebotomy, Dressings, and Minor Operations.
• Ensure respect and dignity in patient care, maintaining privacy.
• Chaperone patients and maintain accurate records of care.

Skills

Experienced Care Assistant

Excellent communication skills

Patient care

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Shifts: Monday to Sunday 08.00 – 20.00 on a rota basis

Salary: £26,436.80 per annum.

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or a Care Assistant in a healthcare setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Outpatients Department at Lyca Health, Orpington.

As a Healthcare Assistant at Lyca Health, Orpington you will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary Outpatient team, carrying out procedures including wound care, phlebotomy, minor ops along with some gynae and urology procedures.

The Department operates 08.00 –20.00 between Monday and Sunday and you will work flexibly to cover days, evenings, and weekends.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist in treatment room duties such as ECG, Phlebotomy, Dressings and Assisting on Minor Operations
• Treat patients with respect and dignity and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Chaperone patients within various specialities
• Maintain accurate records of patient care.

Person Specification

• NVQ qualification at level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Have experience as a Care Assistant in a healthcare setting
• Be enthusiastic with a real interest in caring for people
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

At Lyca Health we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Any offers of employment made by Lyca Health for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check