Healthcare Assistant
Wednesday 09:30 - 15:00
Thursday 09:30 - 15:00
Total hours per week: 10-12 hours per week. The daily times could be slightly flexible for the right candidate.
Additional weekend hours at our Oxford clinic (Saturday and/ or Sunday 09:00-13:00) would be available if desired.
A bit about us:
Oxona Healthcare is a new type of private healthcare. We aim to offer accessible and affordable treatments for pay-as-you-go patients at a community level. No big expensive hospitals or spiralling bills, just excellent healthcare at a fair and transparent price. All appointments are with our experienced team of GPs and Consultant Dermatologists. We work from five locations, with permanent offices in Oxford and St Albans, and branch surgeries in Chipping Norton, Henley and Didcot. As a business we are looking to grow to bring accessible healthcare to more communities.
The role:
This is a varied role involving everything from welcoming the patient into the surgery, preparing them for minor surgery, supporting them, setting up instruments for surgery and clearing away afterwards. It is not for the feint hearted, but is for someone who wants a busy and very varied role. You must be okay with the site of blood!
This role would suit someone looking to enter into healthcare, or someone more experienced or retired looking to keep their hand in. We provide all training required. Good computer skills are essential (Outlook and Teams). We use our own patient management system designed for private practice, but any experience of EMIS or similar would be useful.
Responsibilities:
- Assist doctors during consultations and minor surgical procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, procedure trolleys and clinical equipment.
- Act as a chaperone during examinations and procedures, in line with company policy.
- Prepare and reassure patients before, during and after treatment.
- Support aseptic technique and maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
- Manage clinical stock, consumables and expiry-date checks.
- Support patient check-in, bookings, payments and documentation when required.
- Assist with specimen handling, pathology or histology paperwork and dispatch processes.
- Report incidents, hazards, maintenance concerns and clinical concerns promptly.
- Help maintain CQC, health and safety and governance documentation
Essential:
- Educated to A level/ level 3 Diploma/ NVQ/ certificate/ award
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- A can-do attitude
- Excellent team player, willing to go above and beyond for colleagues
- Okay with the sight of blood and minor operations
Desirable:
- Previous reception experience and/ or previous healthcare experience
- Any experience of CQC regulation or similar
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have healthcare experience?
- Why do you think you would be suitable for this role?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
