Outpatient Respiratory Healthcare Assistant
<p></p> <div> <h3>Job Description – Respiratory Healthcare Assistant (HCA)</h3> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are recruiting a dedicated&nbsp;<strong>Respiratory Healthcare Assistant (HCA)</strong> to support a specialist Respiratory service aimed at reducing patient waiting lists. <br><br>Working alongside Respiratory Consultants, a Physiologist, and the Senior Respiratory Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care during weekend clinics. The service will primarily see new patients, with approximately 20-24 appointments per day.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide direct patient care and support throughout clinic sessions.</li> <li>Assist clinicians with respiratory assessments and patient flow.</li> <li>Prepare and maintain clinical environments, equipment, and consumables.</li> <li>Support patients before, during, and after appointments.</li> <li>Record and maintain accurate patient documentation.</li> <li>Monitor patient wellbeing and escalate any concerns appropriately.</li> <li>Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures at all times.</li> <li>Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Minimum 12 months' UK experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Outpatient Respiratory Department</strong>.</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.</li> <li>Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centred care.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.</li> <li>Current right to work in the UK.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Service Information</strong></p> <ul> <li>Weekend clinics.</li> <li>Hours: 08:00-18:00.</li> <li>Supporting a team consisting of Respiratory Consultants, a Physiologist, and a Senior Respiratory Nurse</li> <li>Approximately 20-24 patients seen per day</li> </ul> <p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated clinical team supporting the delivery of high-quality respiratory services while helping improve patient access to care. <br>Interested candidates should apply with their up-to-date CV or to Discuss the role please ring <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">020 7841 4737</span>.&nbsp;</p> </div>
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