About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFEmake a difference for every patientWe’re looking for a caring and proactive Outpatients Department (OPD) Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team at Practice Plus Group. In this role, you’ll be an important part of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring our patients feel supported, respected and cared for throughout their journey with us.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a varied role where no two days are the same – combining clinical support with patient care, and helping to keep our outpatient department running smoothly.
This is a full-time role, working 37.5 per week over 4 days, Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday shift.
What you'll be doing
Responsibilities
- As our OPD Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in patient care and provide essential support to the clinical team.
Your responsibilities will include
- Delivering compassionate and patient-centred care, including supporting with personal hygiene, mobility, diet and fluids.
- Assisting patients during treatments, investigations and procedures, always protecting their privacy and dignity.
- Recording vital signs and updating care documentation accurately.
- Acting as a chaperone when needed and escorting patients safely within the unit.
- Supporting the team with administrative and reception duties – greeting patients, answering queries, and managing documentation.
- Helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care and patient experience.
- You’ll also be encouraged to develop your skills and competencies through training and ongoing professional development.
- What we'll look for in you
- With your previous experience of working within a healthcare or patient-facing environment, you will also have:A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Calm, professional and compassionate, even in challenging situations.
- Flexible to fit into the internal rotating shift patterns Comfortable working as part of a team and supporting colleagues.
- Organised, adaptable and able to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
- It would be great if you hold NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or have experience in a hospital or outpatient setting, but what’s most important is your dedication to delivering exceptional care to our patients.
- What you can expect in return;
- A salary of £24,804 per annum
- Work 37.5 per week over 4 days, Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday shift.
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holiday
- The support you need to grow in your role To apply for the role, click on the link below.
- If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.
- Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date.
- Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
