Healthcare Assistant - 06-Month Maternity Cover

The Medinet Group is a leading independent healthcare provider delivering high-quality clinical services across the UK and Ireland, comprised of Acute Services (Medinet), Outpatient Specialist Services (HealthHarmonie), and Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (HH Minds).

With over 20 years' experience, partnerships with numerous NHS organisations, and a strong track record of delivering community-based care, we continue to expand to meet the needs of the evolving healthcare sector.

As we continue to grow, we are scaling our clinical workforce and strengthening our operations to deliver services efficiently and at pace.

Your day in the life of a Healthcare Assistant

As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) at HealthHarmonie, you will support our clinical teams across multiple community clinic locations including Beeston, Mansfield, Lenton, Southwell, Arnold, Hucknall, and West Bridgford, with a base in Sutton-in-Ashfield. You will play a key role in preparing clinics, supporting clinicians, and ensuring patients receive a safe, smooth, and professional experience.

Your responsibilities will include preparing consultation rooms with equipment, stock, laptops, and eye drops, carrying out diagnostic eye tests such as OCTs and visual fields, escorting patients to clinicians, and acting as a chaperone where required. You will also complete administrative duties including reports and outcomes, manage clinical waste in line with site policies, and maintain clean and organised clinical environments. At the end of each day, you will return equipment, laptops, and paperwork to base.

Please note our service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work 5 out of 7 days, with shift patterns typically between 07:00/07:30 - 17:30/18:00. This is a mobile role, and you will be expected to travel between multiple clinic locations.

Requirements:

MUST HAVE a full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle

No prior experience required - full training will be provided

Compassionate, patient-focused, and professional approach

Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

Motivated with a willingness to learn and develop new skills

You will be enrolled on a comprehensive training programme from day 1 of your employment, equipping you with all the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a Healthcare Assistant.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

The position is subject to a successful disclosure at the appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and provision of right to work documentation.

What we offer:

6-month maternity cover contract with potential opportunity to become permanent

40 Hours per week (including travel time) 

Monday to Sunday (Covering 5 days per week) 

Starting salary: £28,641

Travel Allowance: 55p per mile 

Ongoing Support and Training - a chance to progress to NVQ Level 3 

Excellent Career Progressions 

Quarterly bonus of 1.25% of annual salary

25 days Annual Leave (+ 8 days bank holiday) 

Pension Scheme 

NHS Employee Discounts 

By joining the HealthHarmonie team, you will become part of a dedicated workforce delivering high-quality NHS community services across England. Your contribution will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive accessible, efficient, and compassionate care closer to home.

All roles within HealthHarmonie require a proactive mindset, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HealthHarmonie is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace environment.

We believe our differences make us stronger and help us provide better care for our patients.