Senior HCA

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a motivated Health Care Assistant to join their team in the outpatient Lung Centre. In this role, you will support a multidisciplinary team, perform initial patient tests, and assist in clinics. Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn. This position offers flexible work hours from 08:00 to 18:00 and numerous benefits including flexible working options, NHS pension scheme, and generous leave. A great opportunity to progress in your healthcare career.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development focus

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a care setting is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial vital tests for patients including height, weight, BMI, and blood pressure.
• Assist in clinics and support the physiology team.
• Play a key role in running the outpatient clinic.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to learn and adapt

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Health Care Assistant who is enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in The Somerset Lung Centre, Respiratory Outpatients. The unit is a fast paced outpatient setting. The department hosts multiple outpatient clinics daily, which are carried out by Specialist clinicians as well as hosting Respiratory diagnostic tests led by the Physiologists. As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients. This will involve carrying out initial vital tests for patients such as height, weight, BMI and blood pressure. You will assist in clinics when required, support with the physiology team and play an important role in the running of the outpatient clinic. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops. Main duties of the job: Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided. Full details of duties can be found in the job description. There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns. The setting is outpatients, so the work will be between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00. There is no on call work with this job. Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away – and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all – the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.