Clinical & Administration Assistant / Healthcare Assistant
– Private Medical Practice, Chichester
Up to £35,000 per annum, full time, permanent. 37 hour standard working week, 8am – 4pm (Wed 10am to 6 pm), and one Saturday per month (with time off in lieu), pension, 25 days annual leave PLUS statutory holidays, free parking, ongoing professional training and development You will be working in a private medical practice, where we offer clients advanced health, aesthetic, longevity and wellbeing treatments. Now recruiting an enthusiastic and professional Clinical and Administration Assistant – a role which encompasses some nursing and clinical responsibilities alongside administration and customer interface working within an already established multidisciplinary team. This is a varied role combining clinical support, treatments, patient care, and front-of-house and administration responsibilities. Applicants must have a thirst to learn, with development high on their agenda.
Key Responsibilities – Clinical & Administration Assistant
Clinical
- Prepare patients for appointments, ensuring medical notes, consent forms, and records are complete and up-to-date
- Chaperone patients and assist clinicians during consultations and procedures
- Prepare surgical room / trolley and assist surgical cases. Aseptic techniques required
- Perform clinical duties including:
- Phlebotomy (training available)
- Intravenous cannulation and infusion support (training available)
- Be able to see patients independently
- ECGs and wellness checks
- Laser treatments (training available)
- Recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, BMI)
- Collection, labelling, and handling of patient samples in accordance with practice and CQC protocols
- Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, ensuring full compliance with infection prevention and control standards
- Support the delivery of IV nutrient therapy and medical wellness programmes
- Perform post-treatment checks and provide detailed aftercare instructions
Patient Experience and Administration
- Support the Practice Manager with CQC, Health & Safety and other practice administration
- Meet patients, manage check-ins and check‑outs, take payments, and book follow‑up appointments
- Maintain and update patient records within practice management system (full training provided)
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in private clinic, hospital, dermatology, aesthetics or similar medical environment
- Trained or willingness to train in:
- Laser treatments (training provided and CPD accredited)
- Phlebotomy and IV nutrition therapy
- Assisting minor surgical procedures and aesthetic treatments
- Clear understanding of CQC, GDPR, and patient-safety standards
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to instil confidence and put patients at ease
- IT literacy — particularly Microsoft Office and practice management software
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