Healthcare Assistant London, England
Job description
Healthcare Assistant – Eye Centre
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Eye Clinic based at The London Clinic on Harley Street, W1G 6AU with a salary range on offer of £25,850 - £29,524 per annum dependent on skills and experience.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of “We go further”, “We work as one” and “We personalise care.”
We combine the warmth of traditional patient care with unrivalled expertise and we aim to give the best complete patient experience.
Job Profile
As a Healthcare Assistant you work under direct or indirect supervision of the nursing staff and Consultants to provide assistance with the overall day to day operation of the clinical & consulting outpatient’s rooms in multiple buildings ensuring overall care and safety to the patient, visitors and staff.
- Job Type: This is a full time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Shifts: We operate a mixed shift pattern - Earlies / Lates.
· Benefits package:
- Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
- Private Medical Healthcare.
- 33 day’s annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
- Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
- We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
This advert will close once a suitable number of applications have been received – please do submit your interest ASAP.
Key Duties
- Support the nursing team to deliver high quality patient centred care.
- Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients, recognising their individuality, and promoting privacy and dignity at all times
- Assist Consultants with specified procedures that may be performed in the outpatient setting, charging and writing notes for these on the Clinic computer system and documenting activity
- After training and completion of a competencies program carry out a variety of diagnostic tests and scans on patients ensuring the results are accurate and reliable and performed using set parameters these tests will include testing visual acuity, intra ocular pressures, visual fields, OCT scans, corneal imagery.
Skills & Experience
- NVQ in Care Level 3/4 or equivalent
- Previous experience working in an outpatient area within a hospital.
- To have ophthalmic Background.
· Ability to use technical equipment after training e.g. fields machines, OCT, Glucometers etc
- To hold a Care certificate or be working towards this.
The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,850.00-£29,524.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
