Healthcare Assistant - Primary Care
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our team across 4 local GP practices in Huddersfield. As the practices grow, we are looking for an additional experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their expanding team and work full time alongside our current Nursing team.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will assist the GP's and nursing team in delivering safe, high-quality primary care services to our patients. We are passionate about advancing Primary Care to meet the current and future challenges and strive to be resilient and sustainable whilst providing high-quality care.
The Role;
- £11.00 to £12.00 per hour DOE
- Full time, permanent contract
- Working across 4 sites within close proximity to each other in Huddersfield
The Candidate;
- Experience of working as an HCA in a clinical environment
- Good working knowledge of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of clinical computer systems
- Good communication skills with both colleagues and patients/clients
- Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload, with good organisation and time management skills
- Would need to be able to travel across the 4 sites so access to a vehicle or living on a public transport route is vital
Interested applicants should be in possession of relevant formal qualifications and have demonstrable experience and competence in the role of a Healthcare Assistant, with experience in General Practice and with essential skills in the job summary
We offer a friendly, supportive, and no-blame atmosphere. We consider optimising a positive environment for our colleagues is paramount.
If you are interested in joining our friendly, dynamic, expanding team, please apply with a copy of your CV to Esther Lynch (Recruitment & Resourcing Manager) via the apply click button.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Primary care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Healthcare qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/06/2023
Expected start date: 12/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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