Job Description

Health Care Assistant (HCA) ENT Clinic Support
We are seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our team and provide vital support in ENT clinics. This role involves working across two locations with a set weekly schedule:
Clinic Schedule:
Monday (The Surgery Sellinge): 9:00 am 2:00 pm
Wednesday (The Surgery Sellinge): 8:30 am 5:30 pm
Thursday (The Surgery Sellinge): 9:00 am 2:00 pm
Friday (Northgate Medical Practice): 8:30 am 5:30 pm
(Morning: usual HCA procedures; Afternoon: ENT clinic support)
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting clinical staff during ENT assessments and procedures
Preparing patients and equipment for clinics
Providing compassionate patient care and support
Ensuring smooth clinic operations
If you are a reliable, caring professional passionate about ENT healthcare and patient service, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Sellindge is a charming village nestled in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), located between Ashford and Folkestone in South East England. With a population of approximately 1,350, it offers a tranquil rural lifestyle while maintaining convenient access to nearby towns and cities.
The village is well connected by road, situated along the A20 between Ashford and Folkestone. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, offering direct links to London, making Sellindge an attractive location for commuters seeking a peaceful home base with easy access to urban centres.
Potten Farm Shop, located on the A20, offers a selection of fresh produce, daily bread, and locally sourced goods, supporting the village's agricultural roots and providing residents with quality shopping options.
Details
Date posted
18 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience n/a
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0461-25-0004
Job locations
The Surgery
Main Road
Sellindge
Ashford
Kent
TN25 6JX
Northgate Medical Practice
1 Northgate
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1WL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Ent Clinics
Sellinge Surgery and Northgate Medical Practice, Kent
Monday (Sellinge): 9:00 am 2:00 pm
Wednesday (Sellinge): 8:30 am 5:30 pm
Thursday (Sellinge): 9:00 am 2:00 pm
Friday (NMP): 8:30 am 5:30 pm (morning: usual HCA duties; afternoon: ENT clinic)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant to provide essential support in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinics. The successful candidate will assist clinical staff with patient care, preparation, and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of ENT outpatient services.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist clinical staff during ENT consultations and procedures, including preparing and positioning patients.
Prepare and maintain clinical environments, ensuring equipment and instruments are clean, sterilised, and ready for use.
Support patients by providing comfort and reassurance before, during, and after procedures.
Adhere to infection control policies and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Healthcare Assistant, preferably in ENT or general practice setting.
Basic knowledge of ENT anatomy and common procedures is desirable but not essential.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work empathetically with patients of all ages.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Flexible and adaptable to changing clinic needs and schedules.
Basic IT skills for record keeping and data entry. OtherThis job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the partners or the operations and HR manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Ent Clinics
Sellinge Surgery and Northgate Medical Practice, Kent
Monday (Sellinge): 9:00 am 2:00 pm
Wednesday (Sellinge): 8:30 am 5:30 pm
Thursday (Sellinge): 9:00 am 2:00 pm
Friday (NMP): 8:30 am 5:30 pm (morning: usual HCA duties; afternoon: ENT clinic)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant to provide essential support in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinics. The successful candidate will assist clinical staff with patient care, preparation, and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of ENT outpatient services.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist clinical staff during ENT consultations and procedures, including preparing and positioning patients.
Prepare and maintain clinical environments, ensuring equipment and instruments are clean, sterilised, and ready for use.
Support patients by providing comfort and reassurance before, during, and after procedures.
Adhere to infection control policies and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Healthcare Assistant, preferably in ENT or general practice setting.
Basic knowledge of ENT anatomy and common procedures is desirable but not essential.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work empathetically with patients of all ages.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Flexible and adaptable to changing clinic needs and schedules.
Basic IT skills for record keeping and data entry. OtherThis job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the partners or the operations and HR manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice