Healthcare Assistant

HCA Healthcare UK; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Health Care Assistant to perform routine health assessments and provide patient support. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant and strong administrative skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year

Private Healthcare Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Comprehensive flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Previous Healthcare Assistant Experience required.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities needed.
• Confidence in working autonomously in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine health assessments including blood pressure and glucose checks.
• Conduct electrocardiograms and other cardiac tests.
• Assist with mobility and posture assessments.

Skills

Healthcare Assistant Experience

Administrative Skills

Organisational Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Working Autonomously

Education

University degree in Bio Medicine or Sports Science

Care Assistant Certificate

Job description

Health Care Assistant

Location: London – Liverpool St

Salary: £27,122 - £31,572 (DOE) + Benefits, including Private Medical Insurance

Hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:00pm, or 9:00am–5:30pm (No weekends)

About HCA UK Corporate Healthcare:

HCA Healthcare UK is renowned for delivering first‑class private hospital care and for its expertise in managing complex medical cases. Beyond our hospitals, we are also a well‑established, nationwide leader in Primary Care and Corporate Healthcare services, bringing high‑quality, personalised care directly into the workplace.

Our clinical and non‑clinical teams are embedded within some of the UK’s most prestigious organisations, including global banks, insurers, and professional services firms. This ensures their employees have seamless access to exceptional healthcare support, tailored to the demands of their professional environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine health assessments, including blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol checks.
• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other cardiac tests.
• Respiratory function tests (spirometry).
• Phlebotomy procedures, collecting blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Perform audiology
• ·E ye tests.
• Carry out drug and alcohol screening, including Chain of Custody urine
• Assist with mobility and posture assessments.
• Urinalysis to screen for metabolic and systemic conditions.
• Record essential patient health measurements, such as height, weight, BMI, and hydration levels.
• Simple wound dressings to include removal of sutures and clips, application of simple dressings
• Ensure patient safety by implementing infection control protocols.
• Support clinicians with minor procedures as required.
• To respond to clinical emergencies as required

About You:

• Previous Healthcare Assistant Experience.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Confident working autonomously in a professional corporate environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• University degree of Bio Medicine or Sports Science (Desirable)
• Prior experience working in a clinic, NHS, or Care Homes.
• Care Assistant (Certificate Required)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

Benefits:

As a Healthcare Assistant you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion:

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.