Job Description

Description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Location: All South East London sites


Full-time ideally / Part-time available


Salary: 13.50-15.00 per hour dependent on experience

Join Penrose Health - Where Compassion Meets Excellence

At Penrose Health, we're on a mission to transform healthcare by delivering exceptional primary care services that put people first. As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and helping clinical teams deliver outstanding care in a warm, respectful environment.

Key Responsibilities

Providing face-to-face support to patients within our practices Carrying out clinical duties such as blood pressure checks, ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, weight management, and NHS health checks B12, shingles, pneumococcal and flu injections Supporting the nursing and GP team in chaperoning patients Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health & wellbeing Vaccine and cold chain storage monitoring and recording Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records Assisting with infection control and general health promotion Contributing to a positive and proactive team culture Support with clinical stock control management - clearing and restocking consultation rooms

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a primary care or community setting (preferred) NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Competence in core HCA duties such as phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, etc. A kind, respectful and professional approach to patient care Excellent communication and organisational skills A team player who's flexible, reliable and committed to continuous learning

Benefits

A supportive, forward-thinking workplace that values your contribution Opportunities for ongoing training and career development Access to the NHS Pension Scheme 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata) Employee wellbeing support and professional development funding The chance to be part of a growing organisation that's changing the future of primary care

Apply today and help shape the future of community healthcare.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

About Penrose Health

Penrose Health | London is a brand that is dedicated to providing the best healthcare services to its patients. Our mission is to deliver top-quality care to all of our patients, and we strive to achieve this through various means. Firstly, we have created a highly skilled team of dedicated clinicians and non-clinicians who are available to look after our entire patient population. We also prioritize the establishment of a large, diverse, and permanent workforce within a healthy working environment, ensuring stability, growth, and continuity of care. We work closely with our partners at the CCG, Federations, and neighboring practices to ensure that our patients have access to a full range of essential and additional services. Moreover, we prioritize efficiency and effectiveness through the implementation of robust systems and processes. Our focus on maintaining strong governance ensures consistently high clinical standards across the board. We are proud to serve over 70,000 patients across 8 sites in South East London with the help of our dedicated team of over 170 employees. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Good rating by the Care Quality Commission and our high ratings on both NHS.UK and Google. Visit us at our conveniently located headquarters at 3 Kingfisher Square, London, England, SE8 5DA, United Kingdom, or reach out to us at hello@penrosehealth.co.uk. We value your privacy and adhere to the GDPR guidelines. Learn more about our career opportunities and our commitment to privacy through our website. Discover the Penrose Health experience today! Copyright Penrose Health 2021. Hours of operation can be found on our website.