HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT UP TO £1500 WEEK

Consultora Excelsior; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established healthcare provider in London is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their clinical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing quality patient care under the supervision of practice nurses and GPs, ensuring adherence to health guidelines. With flexible working hours and attractive weekly compensation, this position offers substantial career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Medical and dental cover

Family cover

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Capability to follow specific guidelines and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and professional patient care.
• Carry out BMI checks and monitor blood pressure.
• Undertake the collection of blood samples.

Skills

Professional care

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Job description

The post holder must work as part of a team, have the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload on a day-to-day basis, and observe strict rules about confidentiality at all times. They must also know the limits of their own capabilities and seek guidance from a Practice nurse, GP, or Practice Manager.

Working under the supervision of the practice nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice or national guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, professional care to patients
• Carry out BMI checks
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring according to protocols, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake the collection of intravenous blood samples
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Test urine specimens using appropriate equipment and record results

Working Hours and Shifts

• Monday to Friday, Saturday to Sunday, with lots of overtime available
• Shifts include:
• 8 am till 2 pm
• 8 am till 6 pm
• 10 am till 6 pm
• 2 pm till 10 pm
• 6 pm till 2 am
• 8 pm till 6 am
• 12 am till 8 am

Compensation and Benefits

• £800 to £1600 per week, paid weekly
• Lots of overtime available
• PAYE roles with pension scheme, medical and dental cover, family cover
• Career progression opportunities