Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant
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The Vacancy
This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, generally worked over 4 days between Monday and Friday, with shifts typically between 7:30am and 5:30pm. However, weekend work may occasionally be required based on clinical activity and service needs. There are also opportunities to travel to other sites to attend training or to support clinical activity across the regions within your typical working hours.
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and support our continued growth and success. At CHEC, we are passionate about people - our colleagues, our patients, and the communities we serve. With your help, we aim to make a positive difference in the future of healthcare.
As we continue to expand our services, we are excited to offer opportunities for Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our growing team across Ophthalmology, Endoscopy, ENT, and Dermatology services. Whether you have prior experience or are looking to take your first step into healthcare, full training will be provided to ensure you feel fully equipped and supported within your role here at CHEC.[JR1]
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assistant at CHEC, you will play an important part in supporting our clinical teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care across endoscopy and a range of specialities.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
- Undertaking decontamination processes and ensuring equipment is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards.
- Supporting patients throughout their care journey, ensuring they feel welcomed, comfortable, and well-informed
- Assisting with clinical assessments and preparing patients for procedures
- Supporting the clinical team during diagnostic tests, minor procedures, and surgeries across multiple specialities
- Preparing clinical areas, maintaining equipment, and ensuring all rooms are set up for procedures
- Assisting with admission, recovery, and discharge processes
- Assisting with stock control and general administrative duties to support smooth clinic operations
- Maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to all relevant policies and procedures
What you’ll bring:
- A caring, compassionate nature with a genuine desire to support others
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A flexible approach with the ability to adapt to different clinical environments
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills (full training provided)
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Why join us?
- Full training and development provided to support your career progression
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Buy and sell annual leave scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Annual company bonus scheme
- MediCash – health cash plan
- Employee discounts portal & Bluelight Card benefits
- Cycle to work & tech schemes
- Gym membership discounts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Supportive, inclusive and friendly working environment
About CHEC
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care – free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics – operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As An Employer
Good relationships are built on trust, integrity, and honesty, the values that underpin CHEC’s commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.
As an employer, CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are:
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At CHEC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position, please contact a member of our team at careers@chec.uk or call 01772 286168.
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