Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to join a leading healthcare company. This full-time role involves supporting clinical teams in delivering safe, high-quality patient-centered care across various specialties. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a desire to learn, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate nature with a genuine desire to support others.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills (full training provided).
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients throughout their care journey, ensuring they feel welcomed.
• Assisting with clinical assessments and preparing patients for procedures.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to all relevant policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Self-motivated

Job description

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 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-informedAssisting with clinical assessments and preparing patients for proceduresSupporting the clinical team during diagnostic tests, minor procedures, and surgeries across multiple specialitiesPreparing clinical areas, maintaining equipment, and ensuring all rooms are set up for proceduresAssisting with admission, recovery, and discharge processesAssisting with stock control and general administrative duties to support smooth clinic operationsMaintaining accurate patient records and adhering to all relevant policies and procedures

Person Specification

Experience

• 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.