Healthcare Assistant- Cardiology Outpatients

Healthcare Assistant – Cardiology Outpatient Department
London – The Wellington Hospital – St Johns Wood NW8 9JG
Hours: 37.5hrs (Monday to Friday Flexible shift pattern)
Salary - Competitive + Fantastic benefits

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our cardiology outpatient department at the prestigious The Wellington Hospital, which is currently rated "Good" by the CQC.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Cardiac physiology and administration Team in delivering high-quality care to our patients.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Organize Cardiology non-Invasive Department workload including charging patients, chaperoning patients when required and dealing with all necessary paper works
• Ensuring smooth interactions with Consultants, Cardiac Physiologists, Nurses, and Administration staff.
• Responsibilities include addressing any customer issues, maintaining an optimal environment in Cardiology areas..
• To assist in updating clinic lists, creating patient files, measuring basic clinical observations, setting up Holter and ambulatory blood pressure monitors and sending finalised reports to the consultants.
• To assist in maintaining the tidiness and cleanliness of the department and help with the maintenance of stock levels in all rooms e.g. linens and consumables etc.
• To be conversant with all local policies and procedures and to act accordingly.
• Ensure the safety of patients and staff and ensure that all incidents are reported to the Manager.
• Maintain your personal development with support from the departmental manager.
• Ensure that all equipment is used safely and effectively.
• Ability to interpret ECG’s is desirable but not essential

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. 

What you'll bring:

•         NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent
• Experience in cardiac essential
•        Experience within a care setting environment/NHS or Private Hospital is preferred
•        Able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills

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. 

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 Healthcare Assistant in our Cardiology Outpatient Department 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
• 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.