Healthcare Assistant (Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery) - COVID-19 in London

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery Unit based at The London Clinic's hospital in London. We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £21,498 - £28,270 per annum plus 10% night shift enhancement. 

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located on Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees across 8 sites where we cover complex medical and surgical procedures and a comprehensive range of cancer and outpatient services.

Our Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery Unit comprises of 16 rooms all with en-suite facilities. We provide safe and effective plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures ranging from abdominoplasty to rhinoplasty. We are proud to have world-renowned specialists in face lifts and eye lift procedures. We can also treat a range of conditions including benign skin problems and issues with breast development.

Job Description

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work under direct/indirect supervision of the nursing staff and Consultants to aid with overall day to day operations ensuring overall care and safety to the patient, visitors and staff.

• Job Location: This role is located at our hospital site in London, W1G 6JA (Close to Regents Park & Baker Street tube stations).
• Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.
• Shifts: Mixed Shift Rotation – 11.5 hour shifts, working Long Days, Nights, including Weekends.
• Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 day’s annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients, recognising their individuality, and promoting privacy and dignity at all times.
• Perform and report clinical observation of patient’s including respiration rate, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and fluid balance.
• Assist with patient hygiene, elimination, mobility, physical comfort, eating, drinking, whilst observing and reporting specific changes.
• Observe and report changes in patient’s condition to the nurse in charge.
• Pre-registering, registering and charging patients using Meditech, as well as entering stats daily into computer system.

Skills & Experience

• NVQ in Health Care Level 2 or 3 or Care Certification
• Previous experience working in a surgical area within an acute UK hospital setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills who is friendly, flexible and adaptable in your approach.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• To be polite and pleasant with an appropriate professional demeanour and also able to cope with stressful and sensitive situations.

The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values: “We go further”, “We work as one” and “We personalise care.” We are an organisation that has charitable status, and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.