Healthcare Support WorkerNHS
Job summary
Here at InHealth, we are expanding our teams and we have a requirement for a Healthcare Support Workers/Decontamination Technicians to join our Endoscopy team in our brand new Community Diagnostic Centre in Yeovil.
You will deliver an Endoscopy service to the highest standard, using a model of care that recognises the psychological, physical and social needs of our patients.
Full Time / 37.5 hour contract / 8am - 6pm / 4 days a week / Flexibility through Monday - Sunday
Main duties of the job
- Welcoming patients to the clinic in a professional manner and acting as patient advocate at all times.
- Cleaning, monitoring and tidying equipment as directed and report any problems or malfunctions to senior member of staff
- Record, feedback and convey relevant patient information/observations to the seniors.
- Delivers patient care in accordance with the care plan as documented by the Senior Nurse.
- Maintain effective communications with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates positive attitude, acting as an advocate for InHealth and deliver highest standard of care accordingly.
Job description
InHealth is expanding our team and were looking for Healthcare Support Workers / Decontamination Technicians to join our Endoscopy team at our brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre in Yeovil.
You'll help deliver an Endoscopy service to the highest standard, using a care model that recognises the psychological, physical & social needs of our patients.
Full Time | 37.5 hrs | 8am6pm | 4 days/week | Flexibility Mon-Sun
What you'll do:
- Welcome patients professionally & act as their advocate
- Clean, monitor & tidy equipment; report issues to senior staff
- Record & share relevant patient info/observations
- Deliver patient care as per Senior Nurses care plan
- Maintain clear communication with patients, relatives & team
- Show a positive attitude & uphold InHealths high standards
About you:
- Passion for patient-centred care
- Good understanding of health & safety + infection control
- Flexible working patterns
- Commitment to continuous learning & skill development
- Strong time & workload management
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
You will:
Obtain, prior to starting your role, and maintain throughout your employment, vaccination status including evidence of immunity in accordance with the requirements of the role. This includes Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tuberculosis (TB), and any other routine healthcare worker immunisations relevant to the duties undertaken.
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.
Behind every test, scan and assessment is a team of people helping our services run smoothly, efficiently and with care. With opportunities across community, hospital and office-based settings, InHealth offers the chance to grow your career in a people-focused organisation where your work supports millions of patients and helps bring high-quality healthcare closer to local communities.
InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them. New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.