We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant, to join our Harley Street Health Centre.

The Harley Street Health Centre, has been established since 1998, and has an exceptional reputation for providing a full range of private patient and corporate healthcare services, including medical testing, health screening and GP appointments. A Team of highly experienced professionals, we are a one stop shop, for primary care and GP needs based from Harley Street London. Rated ‘Good’ with the Care Quality Commission

As a Healthcare Assistant, Your Duties Will Include

• Conduct a vast range of blood tests, physical examination for the purpose of health screening,
• Undertake phlebotomy, spirometry, audiometry, assess urine samples, conduct drugs of abuse screenings, conduct resting electrocardiograms, vision acuity tests, body composition assessments, basic physical examination and other medical tests relevant to training and record clinical compliances accurately.
• Your role extends to cover sexual health testing and immunisation.
• Record clinical and patient data onto the medical database system
• To communicate sensitively with patients and/or carers at times when understanding and level of cooperation may be compromised by age, disability or illness
• Assisting the house-keeping duties i.e. sharps control, clinical hygiene and stock management
• Record clinical compliance measures as required by the Clinical Governance and local policies

Successful applicants will need

• Working towards post qualification certifications or clinical/medical registration
• In-depth knowledge of the anatomy
• Able to work independently and unsupervised within the scope and remit of the job responsibilities, once trained
• Phlebotomy trained,
• Able to conduct resting electrocardiograms
• Good organisation and interpersonal skills.

Full training will be provided on specific tests and diagnostics prior to acting independently.

Why HCA UK?

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.

Benefits

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Case Manager, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you. Pro-rata for part time.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers