Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Guildford is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant for their breast screening team. This part-time role involves supporting patients throughout their journey, providing care, and assisting clinicians. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare, strong communication skills, and a caring approach. Opportunities for training and career development are available.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Positive working atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Ability to support patients in distress with sensitivity.
• Understanding of data protection is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians before, during, and after procedures.
• Provide reassurance and post-procedure support to patients.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ qualification or willingness to undertake

Job description

Overview

InHealth is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our breast screening team at the Jarvis Breast Centre, Surrey. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) offers the opportunity to make a real difference in women’s health by supporting patients throughout their breast screening and assessment journey. Working alongside experienced clinicians, you will provide professional, empathetic care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will help ensure patients feel reassured, respected, and supported at all times, contributing to high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery. This role is ideal for individuals with healthcare experience who are passionate about patient care and want to be part of a supportive, patient-focused team. You will gain valuable experience in breast screening and assessment, with opportunities for training and career development.

Main duties

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support women undergoing breast assessments, ensuring their dignity, privacy, and comfort at all times. You will assist clinicians before, during, and after procedures, providing reassurance and guidance to patients, and preparing and maintaining clinical equipment. You will be responsible for keeping accurate records while maintaining confidentiality, supporting a safe and clean environment in line with health and safety policies, and acting as a patient advocate. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth clinic operations and effective communication with patients, carers, and team members. The role requires empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to respond sensitively to patients in distress. Basic IT skills and understanding of data protection are essential, and knowledge of women’s health or the NHS Breast Screening Programme is desirable.

About us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

Our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.

Job details

Location: Jarvis Breast Centre, Surrey
Contract Type: 22.5 hours per week (set days: Monday, Tuesday, and either Wednesday or Thursday)
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pro rata

What you’ll be doing

Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care? Do you want to be part of a supportive team making a real difference in women’s health?

At InHealth, we’re looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our breast screening team. You’ll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their journey, working alongside experienced clinicians in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting women undergoing breast assessments with professionalism and care. Acting as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity and privacy at all times. Assisting clinicians before, during, and after procedures. Providing reassurance and post-procedure support to patients. Preparing and maintaining clinical equipment. Keeping accurate records while upholding confidentiality standards. Ensuring a safe and clean environment in line with health and safety policies.

What we’re looking for

A caring, professional, and empathetic approach to patient care. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience in a healthcare setting. The ability to support patients in distress with sensitivity. Basic IT skills and an understanding of data protection. An interest in women’s health.

Desirable but not essential

Knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme. NVQ qualification (or willingness to undertake). Understanding of health promotion.

Why join us

At InHealth, we value our people. You’ll benefit from: a supportive team and a positive working environment; opportunities for training and career development; the chance to make a real impact in patient care.

Application

If you’re a compassionate and proactive individual looking for a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us make healthcare better.

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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.