Healthcare assistant flexible hours jobs in United Kingdom

Title: Healthcare Assistant Location: London Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £27,000 per annum *Please note this role will require you to travel to our different clinics throughout the UK Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many. The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity. The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet. Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Optical Express as a Surgery Associate (Healthcare Assistant) based in our London Clinics. The role involves travelling to cover other Optical Express surgery clinics (travel costs will be covered by Company) Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Following appropriate training, supervised practice and competency achievement assessments, you will be able to undertake all designated roles within the surgery team working across two surgical specialities: laser vision correction department (LVC) and ophthalmic (IOL) theatres. You will also be responsible for the following: • Pre-operative testing; conducting tests prior to examination and treatment and assisting during the consent appointment process, including providing information to patients prior to their IOL or LVC procedure., • Patient discharging; instructing the patient pre and post procedure on the care of the eyes, updating medical records, making follow up appointments., • Laser technician; preparation and calibration of the lasers, understanding data, loading and transferring data, safe running of the lasers., • Co-ordinating: Controlling patient flow on the day of the consent appointment and surgery appointments to ensure minimum waiting times for patients and managing queries., • Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as scrub assistant (LVC only); taking notes for the surgeon; instilling eye drops., • Undertaking the role of ‘HCA’ (Healthcare Assistant) in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery and associated tasks such as decontamination of instruments., • Actively participating in the end of treatment day activities; updating patient files, filing, compiling ‘end of day’ reports for head office, cleaning the department, stock and lens ordering., • Reporting untoward incidents – taking an active role in patient safety issues and quality and risk management. Essential Skills • Excellent communication and presentation skills, • Ability to absorb and convey highly technical information, • Adaptable with a flexible approach to work, • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks, • A confident and professional individual who has fantastic organisational skills, • Excellent telephone manner, • Demonstrate confidentiality, integrity and discretion, • Flexibility to travel to other clinics on a regular basis (travel costs will be covered by Optical Express) What’s in it for you? • A market leading salary, • No night shift, • State of the art, modern working environments, • 29 days’ annual leave per annum, • Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery, • Free eye tests, • Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses, • Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • An accessible management team and transparent management structure, • Working in a larger clinical team means less pressure on our staff and more time to spend with our patients, • Full visibility of 6-weeks' rota This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment. Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description Full Time - 37.5 Hours Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth Ramsay Health Care’s Rivers Hospital in Sawbridgeworth, has a vacancy for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department. This is a full time 37.5 hour role for a to support the Pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy services for the hospital. Details of the position: As a key member of the department, you will support the Pharmacy Manager and Team Leader in the provision of pharmacy services, including ordering, stock control and preparation of drugs and medicines. This will include providing advice to patients and clinical staff on pharmaceutical products (within the limits of your role), and ensuring accurate, legal dispensing and issuing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients. The successful candidate will also hold the following essential qualifications/criteria: * We require you to have clear and confident communication skills, be patient focused and have a warm, considerate and empathetic character * Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently The ability to make decisions and use your initiative * Passion to deliver excellent care in a rewarding and what can be emotionally challenging environment * A flexible and positive attitude * NVQ2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. * The candidate must have a sound educational background having GCSE level C or above (or equivalent) or proven numeracy/literacy skills to an acceptable level will be required. In return we offer: * 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays * Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options * Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period * Flexible shift patterns available where possible * Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023) * Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP * Life Assurance (Death in Service) * Free Training and Development via the Academy * Free Parking on site for workers (where possible) * Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) * Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal * Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal * The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We’re part of a global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Team Assistant – Global Creative Consultancy. South West London. £30,000 + Excellent Benefits A global creative consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Team Assistant to join their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a collaborative and dynamic environment, with real scope for professional development. As central point of coordination for the team, you'll work closely with a team of designers, technologists, and engineers—managing complex diaries, coordinating global travel, supporting events, and assisting across projects and wider team activity. This position is ideal for a highly organised Team Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys using a broad range of administrative skills to help things run smoothly. Key Responsibilities: • Complex diary and schedule management, • Organising international travel, • Coordinating internal and external events, • Providing day-to-day administrative support across teams and projects Skills & Experience: • 1+ years’ relevant experience, including diary and travel management - ideally within a creative or fast-paced environment, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, • Confident user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), • A positive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude Benefits: • Salary: £30,000 per annum + discretionary bonus, • Private healthcare and pension scheme, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Regular team socials, parties, and events, • Beautiful open-plan office in South West London, • Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm

French-speaking Executive Assistant Financial Services Permanent Hybrid £60K-£65K depending on experience 2-FSEA/MK The Client: A boutique leading and global financial services firm based in stunning offices in the West End. This is a French-speaking position that supports two Executive Directors. The French-speaking Executive Assistant Position: This position predominantly supports two Executive Directors, with some additional support required for one Director and an Associate. Executive Assistant responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): • Proactive diary management and coordination of meetings across multiple time zones., • Arranging complex international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodation, and ground transport., • The ability to act as a liaison between the Paris and London office, utilising French and English., • Acting as a professional point of contact, managing calls and correspondence with discretion., • Organising and facilitating virtual meetings and conference calls via Zoom., • Providing flexible support with additional tasks as required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • Fluency in both French and English., • Proven experience within a deal-driven environment., • Outstanding organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail., • The ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and efficiently., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong emotional intelligence., • Absolute discretion, professionalism, and integrity., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Concur is preferable. Additional benefits: • Salary is competitive dependent on experience, plus a discretionary bonus., • Hours 9.00am - 5.30pm with flexibility required to work outside of this as needed., • Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 from home., • £60-65K depending on experience., • Excellent benefits that include a desirable pension scheme, healthcare, travel insurance, critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance., • Start date - as soon as possible, although short notice periods will be considered. If this exciting French-speaking Executive Assistant role appeals to you, please apply today!

The NIHR is funded through the ___ (DHSC) and was established with the aim of creating a health and care research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world class facilities, conducting leading edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive. Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five-year infrastructure funding schemes. Job Description We are looking to recruit an experienced, inquisitive and motivating Programme Lead to provide leadership to a team managing a portfolio of high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) experimental medicine research infrastructure funding schemes. Job Purpose The Programme Lead will provide leadership for the end-to-end grants and research management of NIHR’s experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio, which includes the flagship Biomedical Research Centres, the Clinical Research Facilities, the Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the HealthTech Research Centres and others. The postholder will lead work to drive the evolution of the experimental medicine portfolio and shape its future direction. In addition, they will play a key role in NIHR’s interaction with the experimental medicine community and will work closely with senior colleagues from the ___. The Programme Lead will report to the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure, will have responsibility for the activities of a team of Senior Research Managers and Research Managers, and will work closely with the broader Infrastructure team. Key Accountabilities • Lead delivery and strategic development of the experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio by identifying gaps, opportunities and impact, • Oversee reviews and evaluations of funding schemes and provide strategic recommendations for future calls, • Represent schemes across the health and care research landscape, working with DHSC, NIHR and partners to maximise collaboration and visibility, • Manage the commissioning of research, including funding competitions, guidance development, panel organisation and applicant feedback, • Develop and deliver new priority funding calls in response to DHSC/NIHR requests, including assessment and monitoring processes, • Oversee contract management, annual reporting and risk monitoring, including responses to parliamentary, FOI and ministerial requests, • Lead, support and develop the team, coordinating workloads and promoting efficient ways of working, • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and support collaborative working across infrastructure centres, • Provide flexible support across NIHR and related projects and working groups., • Line manage a team of six, with direct responsibility for three staff Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills Required Criteria • PhD (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences, or significant relevant sector experience, • Proven experience managing research funding in academic, clinical, industrial, funding body or charity settings, • Experience in line management, staff development and workload planning, • Strong project planning and prioritisation skills, able to manage multiple deadlines, • Understanding of strategic health and care research funding, particularly experimental medicine Desired Criteria • Understanding of research impact and how monitor and measure it Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: Commensurate with experience Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model Contract Type: Full Time,12 months fixed term contract Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Annual bonus, subject to company performance Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements. How to Apply If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the LGC Group The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 15th December. Company Statement LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.

We’re working with an established FTSE 250 organisation that is expanding its Cosec team, and they’re looking for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join them. This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, gain exposure to a diverse client portfolio, and grow your career within a fast-paced, ambitious business that’s committed to excellence in governance. Perks • Salary- £40-47k depending on experience, • London City Office, • Performance-based bonus, • Flexible working hours, • Generous employer pension contributions, • Private healthcare cover, • Health cash plan, • Life assurance, • Buy/sell annual leave scheme, • Structured development pathway with opportunities for progression What You’ll Be Doing • Conduct thorough reviews of company secretarial work, including board minutes and resolutions, shareholder resolutions and statutory filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements., • Monitor adherence to internal processes, standards and best practices, identifying any gaps or inconsistencies., • Ensure that all statutory filings comply with the Companies Act and other relevant laws and regulations., • Maintain oversight of electronic corporate records using Diligent Entities to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance and undertake any statutory filings with the Registrar of Companies., • Work closely with team members to provide feedback on their work, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring high-quality service delivery., • Provide coaching and training to team members on quality standards, governance requirements and best practices in company secretarial work., • Provide advice on corporate governance best practices and review relevant documentation., • Support professional development by sharing insights and feedback to enhance technical knowledge and skill levels within the team., • Much more! About You We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive professional who is keen to grow within the company secretarial field. You will ideally have: • CGI part or fully qualified (or other professional qualification if relevant experience can be demonstrated), • Ideally 3 years+ experience in professional services with UK entities, • Pro-actively requesting and acting upon feedback received on the quality of work produced Interested? Let’s talk. If you're ready to join a respected FTSE 250 company where you’ll be supported to learn, grow, and make a real impact, do reach out. This role won't be around for long, so don't delay- apply today!