Healthcare Assistant
London – Leaders in Oncology Care,95-97 Harley Street LOC, London W1G 6AF
Full time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Sunday
Shifts: 8AM-6PM x 4 days, or 7.5 hours x 5 days
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)


Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC), part of HCA Healthcare UK, is a specialist private cancer treatment centre based in the heart of London. LOC is dedicated to putting patients at the centre of their care, recognising that cancer affects every aspect of a person’s life. Our teams provide personalised, consultant-led treatment across chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive care, supported by advanced diagnostics and modern treatment suites, and a highly specialised multidisciplinary teams all dedicated to ensure patients feel heard, supported and cared for throughout their treatment journey.


As the Healthcare Assistant under the direction of the registered nurse, you will carry out observations, investigations and basic treatments as required. You will also oversee chaperoning of patients and assisting medical staff with day to day duties.


Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a Healthcare Assistant role, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.


What you’ll do:
*Ordering and maintaining stock

*Chaperoning consultants

*Chaperoning radiologist and assisting with breast biopsies in the ultrasound room

*Chaperoning and assisting in all procedures as required

*Supporting administrative functions

*Preparing clinics

*Cleaning and daily checklists for department

*Supporting departmental audit



What you’ll bring:
*Previous Healthcare Assistant experience within an outpatient or day case setting

*Phlebotomy experience

*NVQ in Health and Social Care essential

*Right to work in the UK



Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.


We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant you’ll be eligible for:


*25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

*Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

*Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

*Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

*Group Life Assurance from day one

*Critical illness cover

*Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

*Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

*Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

*Discounts with over 800 major retailers



Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.


Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:


*Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

*Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

*Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

*Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity



Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.


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