Clinical Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Urgent Care & Walk-In Centre

Location: Croydon, UK
Rates: 18 to 20 per hour
Employment Type: Long-term Locum

We seek experienced (HCA) to join our client's Urgent Care and Walk-In Centre in Croydon. This role is ideal for HCAs with at least 1 year of experience in urgent care or primary care settings who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and supporting a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of GPs, nurses, and other clinicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in delivering excellent care, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Perform wound care and redressing tasks (essential).
• Support with plastering (beneficial, but not essential).
• Conduct patient observations (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, respiration).
• Educate patients on self-care and preventive strategies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support administrative tasks.

Essential Requirements

• Experience: At least 1 year in urgent care, walk-in centres, or similar settings.
• Skills: Proficiency in wound care and redressing.
• Strong teamwork skills, especially within a Primary Care environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience or trained in plastering.
• Familiarity with primary care protocols and patient management systems.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Rates: 18 to 20 per hour.
• Long-term opportunities
• Be part of a supportive team delivering community-focused healthcare.

If you are a skilled HCA eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply now