Healthcare Assistant Bristol, England
Job description
Role: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Aztec West, Bristol
Salary Range: £21,000 - £24,000 per year depending on experience
Contract: Full Time
Why should you join Newmedica?
We are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery.
We aim to make a positive difference to people’s lives through better sight and eye health.
We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding clinical care for our patients. Some of our overwhelmingly positive patient feedback and experiences can be found here.
We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our Bristol locations (including Clifton & Aztec West), for a Clinic Assistant to join the team and help us continue to deliver outstanding clinical care for our patients
What are we offering you?
We are dedicated to your personal development. As a valued employee, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, as well as learning and development opportunities including:
- £21,000 - £24,000 per year depending on experience
- A company bonus based on company performance and personal objectives
- Annual salary reviews
- Opportunity for progression in a fast growing organisation
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A company pension scheme
- Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses
- A free 24/7 well-being/counselling service
- An environment where your learning and development is supported
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent travel links
Overview of the role
Reporting to the Theatre Manager the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the delivery of high quality and high-volume cataract surgery. Theatre HCAs assist the wider theatre team affording training opportunities with both pre and post operative care and also fulfilling a scrub role within theatre.
The successful candidate should have their own transport as training will be carried out not only at our site in Frome but also at our sites in Aztec West.
What do you need?
Personal Characteristics
- Highly organised with the ability to multi-task.
- Enjoys working with a range of people, tailoring approach to a diversity of patient needs.
- Outstanding telephone manner
- Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative and escalate matters where appropriate
- Works well within a tight team.
Desirable Requirement
- Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or clinic environment.
Would you like to know more?
If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact our HR team on [email protected].
