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Search & apply for Health Assistant jobs in the NHS, not for profit organisations and charities

Healthcare Assistant jobs involve working alongside fully qualified healthcare practitioners either within a hospital or a more community based organisation. The scope of the areas in which you perform your duties are quite broad as you may give surgical assistance in operations, support a midwife or be involved in running special clinics within healthcare centres such as smoking cessation clinics or assisting other allied health professionals. Most Healthcare Assistant jobs require performing various clerical duties therefore you need to be proficient in the computer systems used in each organisation.

Depending on the organisation’s structure some Healthcare Support jobs focus on supporting Nurses (Auxiliary Nurses or Nursing Auxiliaries is a commonly used title) where typical duties may include:-

  • Assisting with the patients comfort levels
  • Taking temperatures, respirations and other statistics like blood pressure to ensure the patient is being monitored effectively
  • Helping the patients move around
  • Change and clean dressings
  • Ensure patients are nourished

In other cases Healthcare Assistant jobs focus mainly on supporting Allied Health Professionals where duties are more therapy based and are likely to include the following:

  • Keep records of treatments up to date
  • Prepare patients prior to meeting with the Allied Health Professional
  • Ensuring all equipment that is to be used is ready and functioning
  • Support the Allied Health Professional during the treatment

There are certain requirements for entry level Healthcare Assistant jobs, which is an NVQ level 3 qualification. Obtaining a NVQ level 2 you can gain more responsibilities and a higher salary.

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Medical Receptionist
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Salary Min: £20,500.00, Salary Max: £21,500.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London City
Description Our client a Private Medical Clinic, are looking for a Receptionist to lead this exciting and challenging role. The environment is in prestigious offices in a professional environment. They are based...
Registered Nurse
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Salary Min: £28,392.00, Salary Max: £28,392.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: East London
Description Our client is a marketing focused, results oriented social enterprise. They develop efficient, effective and sustainable family planning programmes in the UK and overseas. The UK division provides s...
Scrub Nurse
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Salary Min: £30,000.00, Salary Max: £32,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: South East
Description Our client is based in the Guildford area. They are a provider of the whole spectrum of ophthalmic health care including diagnosis, treatment and surgery for refractive, cosmetic and general eye condi...
Sexual Health Nurse
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Salary Min: £27,000.00, Salary Max: £29,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: South East
Description The primary responsibility of this role is to further our clients goal: The prevention of unwanted births and its mission of ensuring the individuals right to: Children by choice not chance. Th...
Private Medical Secretary
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Salary Min: £21,000.00, Salary Max: £23,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description Our client, a large Private Hospital based in Central London is looking for a Medical Secretary within the Orthopaedic Suite. This role is most suitable for a Junior Secretary looking to work for a P...
Clinical Lead Nurse
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Salary Min: £38,000.00, Salary Max: £38,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description Our client, the UK's leading provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare services is now seeking a Clinical Lead Nurse to join their head offices in London. The nationwide network of Sexual He...
Service Manager
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Salary Min: £31,148.00, Salary Max: £33,310.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: East London
Description Our client based in East London is a registered charity offering high quality services to local residents seeking mental health advice and support. The aim is to promote positive mental health and to ...
Donor Welfare Supervisor
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Salary Min: £29,676.00, Salary Max: £29,676.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description This Charity, based in North London has been in place for the past 35 years. They have been the best chance for thousands of people who have urgently needed stem cell transplants. You would need to ...
Senior Medical Receptionist
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Salary Min: £21,000.00, Salary Max: £25,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description Our well known client believes in a holistic approach to dental care. They treat the whole person, offering a wide range of services tailored to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable visit with them. From c...
Medical Receptionist/Administrator
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Salary Min: £21,500.00, Salary Max: £21,500.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description Our client a Private Medical Clinic is looking for a Receptionist/Administrator to lead this exciting and challenging role. The environment is in prestigious offices in a professional environment. Th...
Laser Aesthetic Nurse
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Salary Min: £21,000.00, Salary Max: £26,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: South East
Description Our client, a large aesthetic private health group, are looking for qualified RGN nurses to going their nursing team. They specialise in cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal, skin conditions...
Laser Aesthetic Nurse
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Salary Min: £21,000.00, Salary Max: £28,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description Our client, a large aesthetic private health group, are looking for qualified RGN nurses to going their nursing team. They specialise in cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal, skin conditions...
Laser Aesthetic Nurse
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Salary Min: £21,000.00, Salary Max: £26,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: Midlands
Description Our client, a large aesthetic private health group, are looking for qualified RGN nurses to going their nursing team. They specialise in cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal, skin conditions...
Hospital Manager - Guildford
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Salary Min: £55,000.00, Salary Max: £65,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: South East
Description The role of Hospital Manager has excellent benefits which include 29 days holiday, a bonus scheme, PMI, pension and life assurance. Our Private Medical client is a provider of the whole spectrum of O...
Practice Manager
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Salary Min: £28,000.00, Salary Max: £28,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description The Practice manager is responsible for the management of the Medical Centre and works closely with the Lead Doctor to deliver a cost effective and profitable service, in line with the group targets. ...
Senior Health Advisor-Health & Policy
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Salary Min: £43,000.00, Salary Max: £46,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London City
Description As Senior Health Advisor you will be working for an NGO specialising in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services across the world. This organisation hel...
Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist
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Salary Min: £18,000.00, Salary Max: £22,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London City
Description If you are a Healthcare Assistant with a Phlebotomy Certificate and educated to NVQ 3 level looking for a new role based in Central London this could be the role for you. Our client a Private Medical...
GP Medical Receptionist
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Salary Min: £12,000.00, Salary Max: £15,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: South East London
Description Medical Receptionist A GP surgery with a friendly team are looking for a new Medical Receptionist to join the team, the surgery is part of a Medical Group based in South East London. If you are a GP...
Practice Manager
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Salary Min: £28,000.00, Salary Max: £28,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description Our client is a Private Medical Clinic, are looking for an experienced Practice Manager to lead their busy administration team. The environment is modern and professional. They are based in central L...
Senior Radiographer
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Salary Min: £36,000.00, Salary Max: £36,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description Our client, a large private health organisation is looking for an experienced Radiographer to work alongside their busy team. They specialise in diagnostic imaging, although offer many other services,...
Practice Manager
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Salary Min: £28,000.00, Salary Max: £28,000.00, Salary Rate:Yearly
Location: London
Description The Practice manager is responsible for the management of the Medical Centre and works closely with the Lead Doctor to deliver a cost effective and profitable service, in line with the group targets. ...
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