Health Care Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has become available for a qualified Health Care Assistant to join the busy Colorectal Department based in Chingford.

This position will include a mixture of morning and afternoon/evening shifts with weekly variable hours and would be ideal as a second job.

Start Date

For immediate start

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Admin Duties

o Carry out stock checks when requested

o Be able to cover annual leave

· During Consultations/Clinics

o Prepare clinic rooms and clinical trolley for consultations

o Ensure clinic notes are ready for the doctor

o Check patients in for their appointments

o Call patients in for their appointment and assist clinician where necessary e.g. passing equipment

o Act as chaperone during consultations

o Fill out an outcome sheet to reflect what equipment has been used and what the outcome of the appointment is

o Ask patients to fill out a feedback form

o Clear the consultation room(s) at the end of the clinic and put away all equipment

o Ensure all paperwork is handed to the admin team in a timely manner e.g. onward referrals

o Inform the Manager of any stock running low

· Other:

o Attend regular team meetings and other relevant meetings or training relevant to the role as appropriate

o Any other duties appropriate to the post as might reasonably be requested from time to time

Essential Qualities:

· Excellent communication and people skills

· Reliability and flexibility

· Team player

· Applicants must have the right to work in the EU as we are unable to provide sponsorship or assistance

· Employment subject to an enhanced DBS check

To apply please attach an up-to-date CV accompanied by a cover letter explaining your interest in this specific role

Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Care Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/05/2023
Reference ID: HCA1
Expected start date: 15/05/2023