Clinical & Administration Assistant / Healthcare Assistant
- Private Medical Practice, Chichester
Up to £35,000 per annum, full time, permanent. 37 hour standard working week, 8am 4pm (Wed 10am to 6?pm), and one Saturday per month (with time off in lieu), pension, 25 days annual leave PLUS statutory holidays, free parking, ongoing professional training and development
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
You will be working in a private medical practice, where we offer clients advanced health, aesthetic, longevityand wellbeing treatments. Now recruiting an enthusiastic and professional Clinical and Administration Assistant a role which encompasses some nursing and clinical responsibilities alongside administration and customer interface working within an already established multidisciplinary team. This is a varied role combining clinical support, treatments, patient care, and front-of-house and administration responsibilities. Applicants must have a thirst to learn, with development high on their agenda.
Key Responsibilities Clinical & Administration Assistant
Clinical
* Prepare patients for appointments, ensuring medical notes, consent forms, and records are complete and up-to-date
* Chaperone patients and assist clinicians during consultations and procedures
* Prepare surgical room / trolleyand assist surgical cases. Aseptic techniques required
* Perform clinical duties including:
o Phlebotomy (training available)
o Intravenous cannulation and infusion support (training available)
o Be able to see patients independently
o ECGs and wellness checks
o Laser treatments (training available)
o Recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, BMI)
o Collection, labelling, and handling of patient samples in accordance with practice and CQC protocols
* Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, ensuring full compliance with infection prevention and control standards
* Support the delivery of IV nutrient therapy and medical wellness programmes
* Perform post-treatment checks and provide detailed aftercare instructions
Patient Experience and Administration
* Support the Practice Manager with CQC, Health & Safety and other practice administration
* Meet patients, manage check-ins and check-outs, take payments, and book follow-up appointments
* Maintain and update xkybehq patient records within practice management system (full training provided)
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience in private clinic, hospital, dermatology, aesthetics or similar medical environment
* Trained or willingness to train in:
o Laser treatments (training provided and CPD accredited)
o Phlebotomy and IV nutrition therapy
o Assisting minor surgical procedures and aesthetic treatments
* Clear understanding of CQC, GDPR, and patient-safety standards
Skills and Attributes
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to instil confidence and put patients at ease
* IT literacy particularly Microsoft?Office and practice management software