Health Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health Care Assistant roles across Patient First Social Enterprise's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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