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Healthcare Assistant
Contract
Permanent: Salaried
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
4265-7219533-LUTC05
Employer
HUC
Employer type
NHS
Site
Luton Urgent Treatment Centre
Town
Luton
Salary
£14,285.70 for 0.6 FTE
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/06/2025 23:59
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Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Luton Urgent Treatment Centre

Job overview

HUC  provides the  NHS111 and Out of Hours GP service to over 4.5 million patients across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, West Essex and the South West of England. HUC is an exciting and supportive place to work.

This role involves assisting with the delivery of patient care including ECG recording and to provide support to health care professionals within a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of the clinician and within the group parameters of practice.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM ANY APPLICANT WHO REQUIRES UKVI SPONSORSHIP. Please see Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Candidates must be able to prove by way of certificates their skills in the main duties of the job below. 

No agencies please.

Main duties of the job

 

The role involves a range of key responsibilities, including ECG recording, chaperoning, and managing vaccine storage and monitoring. It also includes re-stocking medical equipment, maintaining consulting rooms, and ensuring environments and equipment are prepared for patient care. The position supports health and wellbeing initiatives by helping to raise awareness and collect relevant data, while also ensuring stock is maintained and restocked as needed. Additionally, the role involves regularly checking patient observations in the Urgent Treatment Centre and ensuring life-saving equipment is properly stocked.

Furthermore, the role includes welcoming and directing visitors, supporting clinical staff with tasks like vital signs and tests, and overseeing medical equipment checks and maintenance. You will assist in meeting local and national targets, reducing emergency department visits, and maintaining infection control audits. The position also involves ensuring Health & Safety compliance, serving as Fire Co-Ordinator, and keeping the department organized, while working with the administrative team to support smooth service delivery and implement new systems.

Working for our organisation

In return for your dedication and commitment to our values, we offer:

Exclusive Discounts: Unlock amazing savings on shopping, travel, and entertainment through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we’ve got your wallet covered!

NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.

Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, calming meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.

Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.

Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.

Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.

Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea and coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full and detailed job description, main responsibilities and person specification, please see the attached document.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM ANY APPLICANT WHO REQUIRES UKVI SPONSORSHIP. Please see Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

No agencies please.

Person specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 healthcare or relevant specialty
  • Experience in auditing
  • Recent and relevant healthcare experience in an acute or community environment
  • Experience of managing patients in a clinical or outpatient setting
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 healthcare or relevant specialty
  • Meaningful experience in a healthcare setting
  • Ideally a sound working knowledge of Adastra
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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
HUC
Job title
Clinical Recruitment
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

No agencies.

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