Outpatients Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gillingham is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join a supportive team. Responsibilities include delivering patient care, monitoring health, and supporting medical professionals. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and a caring attitude. Permanent positions with flexible shifts are available, alongside benefits like health support and career development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and mental health support

Discounts

Private health insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to undertake training in local systems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting doctors and nurses in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Carrying out routine patient monitoring and care duties.
• Investigating patient pathways and updating records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Friendly and caring nature

Computer literacy

Job description

Due to the increasing number of treatments and care services offered, our active outpatient department at Emersons Green Hospital in Bristol is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly, professional, and supportive team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supporting doctors, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Carrying out routine patient monitoring and care duties tailored to individual needs.
• Investigating patient pathways and updating records accurately to ensure proper documentation and follow-through.
• Preparing patients for treatments or surgeries and conducting necessary checks prior to procedures.
• Performing phlebotomy, ECGs, and occasionally running clinics, with full training provided.
• Monitoring health, safety, and hygiene standards within the department, identifying hazards, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Skills and Qualities

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal teams, patients, and their families.
• Friendly, polite, and caring nature, with a team-oriented attitude.
• Computer literacy and willingness to undertake training in local systems.

Additional Information

We offer permanent positions with shift patterns from Monday to Saturday, including early and late shifts. The role includes comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support. Benefits include flexible working, health and mental health support, discounts, private health insurance, and career development opportunities.