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!!!