Healthcare Assistant

Who are we?  

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work®. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience

Role overview

As our service continues to grow, we are looking for a new Heathcare Assistant to join our Shrewsbury site. This could be either on a part time or full time basis per week including weekends on a rota basis.

The Healthcare Assistant will have an active role in the theatre pathway, working with patients and the full multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and successful patient journey.

The Healthcare Assistant role is varied and training will be provided in all areas. Once established within the role, the Healthcare Worker will have the opportunity to move forward into formal scrub training program supported by Newmedica.

We need someone who is process driven and also incredibly patient focused. They will need to put patients at ease whilst also maintaining a high level of accuracy in record keeping and documentation.  

What skills and experience do I need? 

We’ll provide training so experience isn’t always needed, but the following things will be advantageous: 

• Previous experience of working with patients or in a customer facing role 
• Knowledge of eye physiology and treatment or a keen interest to build knowledge in this area 
• A competent user of all Office 365 programmes & comfortable working on new systems such as patient record systems or diagnostic programmes. 
• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format 
• Experience of dealing with a variety of data for example patient records, GP and patient correspondence and diagnostic test results 

• A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required 

What we’re offering 

• A salary of £23,795 (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays  
• A company pension scheme  

• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme, annual bonus and cycle to work scheme. 
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.  
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients 
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

If you would like more information or just an informal chat about the opportunity, please contact Kathryn via email Kathryn.davidson@newmedica.co.uk

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Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff.

We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.