Healthcare Assistant - Reading Reading, England
Job description
Are you currently a care assistant or looking to get into the Health and Social Care sector? If so, this role is for you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
HealthHarmonie is a community provider of outpatient services including Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Minor Surgery. We are looking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to join our growing Reading Team based at Landmark Office Space, Green Park, to assist in the provision of outpatient community services. The key element of the role is to greet and chaperone patients during their appointments and provide administrative assistance to our group of medical professionals. There is no personal care involved in this role.
As a Healthcare Assistant at HealthHarmonie, you will be responsible for collecting stock and equipment for the clinic, setting up examination rooms for clinicians, and acting as a chaperone during patient consultations and procedures. Additionally, you will take on administrative duties, ensuring all reports are completed with outcomes and providing support related to administrative tasks. Your support will ensure the smooth functioning of the clinic and contribute to providing a compassionate and efficient healthcare experience for our patients.
** Please note that as we run a 7-day service you will be required to work 5 out of 7 days. Shift patterns are generally between 07:00/ 07:30 - 17:30/18:00**
While the base location will be Landmark Office Space, Green Park you will be expected to travel to other Reading, Frimley, Slough and Wexham locations. Routinely staff only travel to one site per day away from their base.
ABOUT YOU
- MUST HAVE a Driving Licence and own vehicle to visit the multiple sites
- Previous experience in administration is preferable but not essential
- IT literate with proficiency in using computer systems and software
- You must show a great passion for providing high-quality care and take pride in your work
You will be enrolled on our 2-week comprehensive training course from day 1 of your employment, which will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you require to fulfil your duties as a Healthcare Assistant.
The position is subject to a successful disclosure at the appropriate level from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the provision of your right to work documentation.
What we offer
- Full time, permanent contact
- Ongoing training and development
- Starting salary PS22,500
- Salary incentive scheme increasing salary to PS24,000 per annum on completion of additional training
- Quarterly Bonus of PS250 for completion of objectives
- Mileage paid 0.45p per mile
- Paid travel time (when working away from base location)
- 20 days annual leave + 1 day for each year of service
- Overtime available
- NHS employee discounts
- Pension Scheme
*At this time we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship*
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