Healthcare Assistant Manchester

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing healthcare organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Healthcare Assistant. In this full-time role, you will support the clinic by managing stock, setting up examination rooms, and assisting during patient consultations. The successful candidate should have previous experience in a healthcare setting and possess strong IT skills. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary potential and includes training, annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave (+ 8 days bank holiday)

Pension Scheme

NHS Employee Discounts

Ongoing Support and Training

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital environment preferred.
• NVQ in Health & Social Care is preferential but not essential.
• IT literate with proficiency in using computer systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Collect stock and equipment for the clinic.
• Set up examination rooms for clinicians.
• Act as a chaperone during patient consultations and procedures.
• Ensure all reports are completed with outcomes.
• Support administrative tasks for smooth clinic functioning.

Job description

HealthHarmonie is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates from various locations across England. Headquartered in Birmingham, we were established in 2003 and have been growing ever since, in the ever-changing healthcare industry, developing our presence across the UK.

Main duties of the job

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 generally fall between 07:00 - 19:00.

This role is primarily based in Greater Manchester however you will be covering clinics in the surrounding Manchester area. You will also be required to cover clinics across the UK as and when needed by the business.

About us

We work in partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their home, these include Diagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis and treatment of Dermatological conditions, ENT, Ophthalmology services and the provision of extended Minor surgery procedures.

Job responsibilities

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
• Opportunity to increase salary up to £27,601 when trained in and signed off in additional disciplines (Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gynaecology etc.)
• Ongoing Support and Training
• 25 days Annual Leave (+ 8 days bank holiday)
• Pension Scheme
• NHS Employee Discounts

Person Specification

Experience

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.