Healthcare Assistant

InHealth Group; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Weston-super-Mare seeks a Healthcare Assistant for its Lung Cancer Screening Programme. This role involves guiding patients through the screening process, supporting clinical teams, and maintaining high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have experience in patient-facing roles, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a salary of £23,542.83 plus a car allowance and requires flexible 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a patient or customer-facing role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and patient management systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and guide them through their screening journey.
• Support clinical colleagues in delivering high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentiality.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team-oriented approach

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Lung Cancer Screening Programme

Location: SWAG area – Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon & Gloucestershire

Salary: £23,542.83 + £4,200 Car Allowance

Travel: Full UK Driving Licence Required

Shifts: 12‑hour patterns, 3 days a week (8am‑8pm), including weekends and bank holidays

Make a real difference in early cancer detection. Join InHealth’s Lung Cancer Screening Programme and be part of a vital service that helps detect lung cancer early when treatment is most effective.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and guide them through their screening journey with empathy and professionalism
• Support clinical colleagues in delivering high‑quality care in a fast‑paced, mobile environment
• Assist with patient handovers between screening and CT scan locations
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentiality
• Help manage clinic flow, support scheduling, and respond to patient queries
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control
• Contribute to a 7‑day service, including bank holidays, with occasional remote admin work

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a patient or customer‑facing role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and patient management systems
• A flexible, team‑oriented approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites

What You’ll Bring

• A calm, compassionate, and professional manner
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure
• A commitment to maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety
• An understanding of data protection and confidentiality (GDPR)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

InHealth Group

Phillips Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 3UZ

Employer’s Website

https://www.inhealthgroup.com/