Healthcare Assistant

NHS Jobs; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

NHS Employee Discounts

Annual leave: 25 days + 1 day per year

Job summary

HealthHarmonie is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support clinical operations across multiple sites around Reading. The role involves stocking and setting up rooms, acting as a chaperone during consultations and procedures, and performing administrative tasks to ensure smooth service delivery.

The position is full-time and permanent, with a 40‑hour week across 5 days. Training starts on day one, and a DBS check plus right to work are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driving License and own vehicle to visit multiple clinic sites.
• Previous experience in administration is preferable but not essential.
• IT literate with proficiency in using computer systems and software.
• Show a passion for high‑quality care and take pride in your work.
• Training: 2‑week comprehensive course from day 1 of employment.
• Role subject to DBS check and right to work documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and equipment for the clinic.
• Set up examination rooms for clinicians.
• Act as chaperone during patient consultations and procedures.
• Provide administrative support and ensure reports are completed with outcomes.
• Travel to clinics inside and outside Reading.

Skills

Driving license

Admin experience

IT literacy

Compassionate care

Job description

Your day in the life of a Healthcare Assistant As a Healthcare Assistant at HealthHarmonie, 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. You will be expected to travel to clinics both inside and outside of Reading.

Requirements:

MUST HAVEa Driving License 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 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.

What we offer:

Full time, permanent contract Monday to Sunday (Covering 5 days per week) 40 Hours per week (including travel time) Starting salary: £26,101 Opportunity to increase salary up to £27,601 when trained in and signed off in additional disciplines (Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gynaecology etc.) Travel Allowance: 45p per mile Ongoing Support and Training - a chance to progress to NVQ Level 3 Excellent Career Progressions Quarterly bonuses 25 days Annual Leave + 1 additional day per year of service (+ 8 days bank holiday) Pension Scheme NHS Employee Discounts 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.