Healthcare Assistant

CHEC; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holidays + bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Life assurance scheme

Bluelight Card – discounts

Training and development plan

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

MediCash – Health cash plan

Job summary

CHEC is expanding its services into Endoscopy. This Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant role involves supporting the Endoscopy team in admission assessments, recovery monitoring and endoscope decontamination throughout patient pathways, dependent on training and competency.

You will maintain decontamination standards, prepare clinical areas, manage stock, and ensure the unit runs smoothly with a proactive, patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Endoscopy HCA role with training and competency required.
• Decontamination of endoscopes to standard procedures (where applicable).
• Strong focus on patient-centered care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and maintain endoscopes to standard procedures.
• Prepare clinical areas for procedures and ensure smooth unit operation.
• Assist with stock management, equipment checks and safe storage.
• Maintain accurate records in line with policies and procedures.
• Develop competencies and keep up-to-date with Endoscopy best practices.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant

Location:

Contract Type

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. You will be required to cover variable days and weekends to meet business needs.

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.

We are on an exciting journey in expanding our services into Endoscopy. Our services will include gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and haemorrhoidal banding.

If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Endoscopy HCA to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Endoscopy HCA to join the team. As an Endoscopy HCA, you will work alongside the Endoscopy team, to support in providing patient centric care, participating in admission assessments, recovery monitoring and care and endoscope decontamination during the entire pathways for all patients, depending upon training and competency

We Are Looking For Someone Who Can

• Be responsible for decontamination and maintaining the supply of endoscopes to JAG decontamination standards.
• Help prepare clinical areas for clinical activities
• Ensure the smooth running of the Endoscopy Unit and procedure lists by maintaining a “can do” attitude
• Assist with stock management, equipment checking before use and safe storage after use
• To keep up to date with good practice, maintain core competencies and continue to develop skills appropriate to Endoscopy practice
• Adhere to good record keeping in line with corporate policies and procedures

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care
• Desire to provide the very best quality and safe patient care
• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Desire and willingness to develop in line with the framework and your personal development plan
• Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently
• Approachable and friendly manner to welcome our patients into the clinic

Why work for us?

• 23 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Employee discounts portal
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• MediCash – Health cash plan