Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
