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About the Role

We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to support GPs, Nurses, and Physiologists in delivering patient medicals and GP consultations by administering health function tests. This role also involves day-to-day clinical governance tasks within a friendly and supportive Primary Care Team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine health assessments, including blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol checks.
• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other cardiac tests.
• Perform respiratory function tests (spirometry).
• Perform phlebotomy procedures, collecting blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Perform audiology.
• Perform eye tests.
• Carry out drug and alcohol screening, including Chain of Custody urine.
• Assist with mobility and posture assessments.
• Perform urinalysis to screen for metabolic and systemic conditions.
• Record essential patient health measurements, such as height, weight, BMI, and hydration levels.
• Perform simple wound dressings to include removal of sutures and clips, application of simple dressings.
• Ensure patient safety by implementing infection control protocols.
• Support clinicians with minor procedures as required.
• Respond to clinical emergencies as required.

Requirements

• Previous Healthcare Assistant Experience.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Confident working autonomously in a professional corporate environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Prior experience working in a clinic, NHS, or Care Homes.
• Care Assistant (Certificate Required)

Location

• London Central

Work Type

• Full-time
• Contract

Education Level

• University degree of Bio Medicine or Sports Science (Desirable)
• Care Assistant Certificate Required

Salary/Compensations

• £28,860 - £30,000

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

About the Company

• HCA Healthcare UK is renowned for delivering first-class private hospital care and for its expertise in managing complex medical cases.
• Beyond our hospitals, we are also a well-established, nationwide leader in Primary Care and Corporate Healthcare services, bringing high-quality, personalised care directly into the workplace.
• Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers.
• In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities.
• Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
• We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients.
• At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people.
• We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
• Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.
• We live and breathe four core values: Unique and Individual, Kindness and compassion, Honesty, integrity and fairness, Loyalty, respect and dignity.

Equal Opportunity

• As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.