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HealthHarmonie

NHS Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (ENT), Cheshire

The closing date is 28 February 2026

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Job summary

NHS Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (ENT)

Salary: £26,100 £27,600 after probation

Location: Cheshire & Merseyside

Fulltime 40 hours per week (including travel time)

Main duties of the job

About the role -

We are seeking dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to support our Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) community clinics across Cheshire and Merseyside.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, supporting ENT consultants and specialist nurses in delivering highquality patient assessments and procedures within community settings.

This role is ideal for HCAs with strong patientfacing experience who want to build skills in ENT and progress clinically within community healthcare.

About us

What we offer -

NHS Band 3 equivalent salary starting at £26,100
Salary increase to £27,600 after probation
40 hours per week including travel
Travel allowance: 45p per mile
Opportunities to progress into bandequivalent higher clinical pathways
Support to work toward NVQ Level 3
Quarterly bonus (1.25% of annual salary)
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Pension scheme
NHS employee discounts

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,601 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0024-26-0007

Job locations

5 Duke's Court

Duke Street

Chester

CH1 1QS

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do -

Prepare clinic rooms and equipment for ENT examinations
Act as chaperone during consultations and minor procedures
Support patients throughout their clinic visit
Undertake administrative duties, including updating patient outcomes and supporting clinic workflow
Ensure stock levels and clinical supplies are maintained
Travel across multiple clinic sites within Cheshire & Merseyside

Service operates 7 days per week you will work 5 out of 7 days, typically between 07:00/07:30 17:30/18:00.

Requirements -

Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker (NHS or private)
Confident working in fastpaced clinical settings
Strong communication and patientcare skills
IT proficient
Willing to travel across multiple clinic sites

You will complete a structured 2week induction and ENTfocused training programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do -

Prepare clinic rooms and equipment for ENT examinations
Act as chaperone during consultations and minor procedures
Support patients throughout their clinic visit
Undertake administrative duties, including updating patient outcomes and supporting clinic workflow
Ensure stock levels and clinical supplies are maintained
Travel across multiple clinic sites within Cheshire & Merseyside

Service operates 7 days per week you will work 5 out of 7 days, typically between 07:00/07:30 17:30/18:00.

Requirements -

Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker (NHS or private)
Confident working in fastpaced clinical settings
Strong communication and patientcare skills
IT proficient
Willing to travel across multiple clinic sites

You will complete a structured 2week induction and ENTfocused training programme.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Skills

Essential

IT/Admin

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ level 3

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Skills

Essential

IT/Admin

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ level 3

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.

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHarmonie

Address

5 Duke's Court

Duke Street

Chester

CH1 1QS

Employer's website

https://www.healthharmonie.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHarmonie

Address

5 Duke's Court

Duke Street

Chester

CH1 1QS

Employer's website

https://www.healthharmonie.com/ (Opens in a new tab)