Healthcare Assistant in Oldham

Location: On site / Oldham, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Administration

Annual Fixed Salary: £27,144.00

The Medinet Group is a leading independent healthcare provider delivering high-quality clinical services across the UK and Ireland comprised of Acute Services (Medinet), Outpatient Specialist Services (HealthHarmonie), and Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (HH Minds). With over 20 years’ experience, partnerships with more than 100 NHS Trusts, and more than 2 million patients treated, we’ve built a strong reputation for clinical excellence and operational delivery.

Your day in the life of a Healthcare Assistant:

• As a Healthcare Assistant at HealthHarmonie, you will be supporting our 2 Week Wait Dermatology contract across Greater Manchester, primarily around Oldham.
• You will be responsible for collecting stock and equipment for the clinic, setting up examination rooms for clinicians, and acting as a chaperone during patient consultations and procedures.
• Additionally, you will take on administrative duties, ensuring all reports are completed with outcomes and providing support related to administrative tasks.
• Your support will ensure the smooth functioning of the clinic and contribute to providing a compassionate and efficient healthcare experience for our patients.

Please note our service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work 5 out of 7 days. Shift patterns are generally between 07:00/07:30 – 17:30/18:00. Our clinic locations are nationwide and include Manchester, Birmingham, Hereford, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Telford, Worcestershire, Stoke, Staffordshire, Doncaster, Nottinghamshire, Wrexham, Gloucestershire, Reading, Frimley, Slough and Bassetlaw. This is a mobile role and you will be expected to travel to any of these site locations.

Requirements:

• Must have a driving licence and own vehicle to visit multiple clinic sites in the areas mentioned above.
• Previous experience in administration is preferable but not essential.
• IT literate with proficiency in using computer systems and software.
• You must show a great passion for providing high-quality care and take pride in your work.
• You will be enrolled on our 2-week comprehensive training course from day 1 of your employment, which will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you require to fulfil your duties as a Healthcare Assistant.
• The position is subject to a successful disclosure at the appropriate level from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the provision of your right to work documentation.

What we offer:

• Full time, permanent contract Monday to Sunday (Covering 5 days per week).
• 40 Hours per week (including travel time).
• Opportunity to increase salary up to £28,641 when trained in and signed off in additional disciplines (Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gynaecology etc.).
• Travel Allowance: 45p per mile.
• Ongoing Support and Training - a chance to progress to NVQ Level 3.
• Quarterly bonus of 1.25% of annual salary.
• 25 days Annual Leave (+ 8 days bank holiday).
• Pension Scheme.
• NHS Employee Discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

HealthHarmonie are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, meaning all qualified applicants will be considered for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected category under local law. We know that the differences in our people make our company a better and more welcoming place to work.