Healthcare Assistant/Health Coach
🌍 A Bit About Us
We’re Doccla, and we’re redefining where and how healthcare is delivered.
Our Virtual Ward and Remote Monitoring Solutions enable hospitals and health systems to care for patients at home. We support patients across the full care journey from early discharge and acute recovery to long-term condition management and proactive care.
We provide everything clinicians need to deliver safe, effective Virtual Care: medical-grade devices, logistics, patient onboarding, EHR integration, and an end-to-end clinical platform built around real-world workflows.
We currently work with over 60% of NHS ICBs and supporting health systems across the including UK, Ireland, France, and the DACH region to reduce hospital pressure, improve outcomes, and create a more resilient model of care.
We’re backed by top European investors, having secured £35m in Series B funding led by Lakestar, with participation from Elaia, General Catalyst, Speedinvest, and Bertelsmann.
🚀 Why Join Us?
This is your chance to join Doccla at a key stage in our growth.
We’re building the category leader in Virtual Care and Remote Patient Monitoring. You’ll be part of a highly entrepreneurial, mission-driven team that combines expertise across clinical, technical, commercial, and operational domains.
We’re solving real problems for patients and health systems and growing fast.
🧑⚕️ What You’ll Do as a Healthcare Assistant/Health Coach
The HCA/Health Coach is central to Doccla’s virtual ward service. You will combine remote clinical monitoring with behavioral health coaching to empower patients to manage their own health. Your goal is to build patient confidence, set personalized action plans, and ensure high-quality care, helping patients stay well in the comfort of their own homes.
Key Responsibilities
Remote Monitoring: Utilize the Doccla platform to track vital signs and collect patient data.
Health Coaching: Use motivational interviewing and behavior change techniques to support patients with lifestyle goals (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management, and regular exercise).
Patient Support: Provide reassurance and comfort, ensuring patient safety and identifying potential risks.
Clinical Collaboration: Manage care pathways, assist with audits, and escalate concerns to clinicians per established protocols.
Administrative Excellence: Maintain accurate patient records, manage appointments, and facilitate social prescribing to connect patients with community support.
Who You Will Work With
Patients & Families: Providing direct support and education.
Clinical Team: Partnering with Doccla clinicians and external medical staff for joined-up care.
Internal Teams: Collaborating with Patient Support, CQC Registered Managers, and Key Account Managers.
💡 What We’re Looking For
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience (desirable)
Current Care Certificate (desirable)
Right to work in the UK
Essential:
A minimum of 6 months of experience as a Health Care Assistant in a clinical setting.
Experience in patient monitoring and basic care provision
Desirable:
Experience in remote patient monitoring or virtual wards.
Familiarity with digital healthcare platforms.
Experience working in a start-up or rapidly changing environment.
🧠 How We Work
We empower everyone at Doccla to take ownership of their work and the company's mission. We act ethically and always put patient safety and outcomes first.
To thrive here, you’ll need a can-do attitude and an action-oriented approach, along with a willingness to learn and grow through open feedback.
We’re a hybrid team, with offices in London, Denmark, Germany, and Stockholm. Most of our team is London-based and enjoys in-person time at our WeWork HQ 1–3 days per week, where you’ll find great lunch, barista coffee, and a pet-friendly space. Some roles are fully remote, depending on the team and responsibilities.
🎁 What You’ll Get
Annual Leave & Holidays
🌴 25 days annual leave + up to 8 UK bank holidays
🔄 Option to buy or sell holidays
Remote Working
🏡 Flexible remote options
💻 Remote working stipend
Financial Benefits
📈 Employee stock options
💸 4% pension on full basic pay
🛡️ 4x salary life insurance
Health & Wellness
🩺 Private health insurance
🫄 4 months full pay for birthing parent*
👶🏽 4 weeks full pay for non-birthing parent*
🤒 Sick pay
In-Office Perks (London HQ)
🍝 Free daily lunch
🐶 Pet-friendly office
Other Benefits
📚 £500 L&D budget per person
🚲 Cycle to work scheme
Via Smart Health:
🧑⚕️ 24/7 GP appointments
🧠 Mental health support
🥗 Nutrition & fitness advice
🧪 Second opinions & health checks
🏆 In Return for Your Hard Work
A competitive compensation package (base + stock options), with half-year and annual performance reviews
The chance to work on patient-first, system-level healthcare challenges in one of Europe’s leading healthtech companies
Opportunities for growth and leadership we want you to challenge the status quo, own your impact, and continue developing, with our full support
🤝 Diversity at Doccla
We embrace diversity. To build a great product, we need a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
We’re committed to equal opportunity hiring regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. If you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every point.
🔐 Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safer recruitment practices. As Doccla is a CQC registered company, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for all roles.
It is an offence to apply for such work if you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
- Department
- Clinical
- Locations
- Doccla UK Remote