Healthcare Assistant

It is an exciting time to join DHC Outpatients, as we are launching a brand-new site in Warlingham Green. We are also getting busier at our other sites and looking to expand our existing team. The role will be mainly based at 3 of our sites: Elizabeth House in Warlingham Green, Oxted Health Centre in Oxted and Holmhurst Medical Centre in Redhill. We also operate out of Dorking Hospital and Epsom Old Cottage Hospital; travel to these sites may be required for any training or absence cover.The ability to drive and to have your own means of transportation would be highly beneficial. This role is responsible for providing clinical support to the Consultants and Medical Staff of DHC. The successful applicant would cover a wide variety of clinic specialities, gaining experience in many areas. They will also hold nurse-led clinics, such as conducting Spirometry, FeNO, taking blood pressures, applying Holter cardiac monitoring devices and height and weight measurements. Our regular hours of work could be between 07:45 and 21:00 Monday to Friday and Saturday 08:00-18:00. Saturday shifts are shared within the nursing team, and it is likely that the successful candidate would be required to work 1 weekend in 4. The nursing team consists of 13 people, with a mixture of registered nurses and healthcare assistants.

The ideal applicant will have excellent attention to detail, computer literacy, ability to maintain confidentiality, confidence to speak up when acting as a chaperone, ability to communicate with a diverse range of people, and ability to remain calm under pressure. Have a can-do attitude and be an effective team worker. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Full training will be given for the right applicant. We screen and shortlist suitable candidates as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and without notice if we fill the position. Therefore, we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and the successful candidate must have existing right to work in the UK. Successful candidates may be required to provide evidence of relevant vaccinations and/or immunisation status complete any necessary vaccinations courses or boosters in line with DHC Immunisation Protocols., A can-do attitude is a vital asset at DHC, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to work with us who share the same approach and work ethic.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our organisation as we are going through a period of growth and looking to recruit a passionate Healthcare Assistant to our professional and friendly team. The role will be based within Outpatients and will involve working across 3 sites. We offer a good working environment in a friendly, progressive team. Dorking Healthcare (DHC) is an organisation that provides a wide range of quality healthcare services in Surrey and Sussex. We are registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission), and we are an accredited AQP (Any Qualified Provider). In our CQC inspection, we were rated as Good. Our vision is to continually improve local services for patients by offering first-class care and shorter waiting times.

• Competitive salaries
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Opportunities for training and development
• Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)
• We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys
DHC actively encourage and promotes diversity, ensures all voices are heard and included and is committed to equal opportunities for all.