Healthcare Assistant

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Dorking Healthcare Ltd., a leading provider of healthcare services in Surrey and Sussex.

The successful applicant will be mainly based at one of our three sites: Elizabeth House in Warlingham Green, Oxted Health Centre in Oxted, and Holmhurst Medical Centre in Redhill. Travel to other sites, including Dorking Hospital and Epsom Old Cottage Hospital, may be required for training or absence cover.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide clinical support to consultants and medical staff across various clinic specialties. You will also hold nurse-led clinics, conducting tasks such as Spirometry, FeNO, blood pressure checks, Holter cardiac monitoring, and height and weight measurements.

Main Duties of the Job

• Work within clinical protocols and individual level of competence at all times.
• Work autonomously within the team to provide an effective, efficient service during pre-booked clinic appointments.
• Make effective use of IT systems, ensuring consistent and accurate recording and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and team members.
• Comply with Clinical Policies and Procedures and provide evidence of compliance with required vaccinations.

Specific Clinical Duties

• Chaperoning of doctors and consultants during examinations.
• Venepuncture (blood tests).
• ECG recording.
• Blood pressure checks.
• Weight and height measurements.
• Vision testing.
• Visual fields.
• Spirometry.
• 24/48 hr Holter cardiac monitoring.
• Assisting nurses in hysteroscopy.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries (£26,500 to £27,000 per annum).
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme.
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Free on-site parking at some of our sites.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and computer literacy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Can-do attitude and effective team working.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science.
• NVQ 2 or other healthcare qualification desirable.

Working Conditions

• Regular hours of work could be between 07:45 and 21:00, Monday to Friday, and 08:00-18:00 on Saturdays.
• Weekend shifts are shared within the nursing team, with the successful candidate likely to work 1 weekend in 4.