Healthcare Assistant with Deputy Manager Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work alongside our multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. You will assist with patient admission and discharge processes, provide support during clinical activities, monitor and care for patients within your scope of practice, and help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient clinical environment.

As part of this role, we are looking for the successful candidate to take on additional Deputy Manager duties. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to step into the role of Deputy Manager alongside their Healthcare Assistant responsibilities. This role will provide essential leadership support at site level, working closely with the Hospital Manager to maintain excellent standards of quality, safety, and service delivery.

Support the delivery of safe, high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

Help prepare clinical areas and equipment for patient appointments and procedures.

Ensure the smooth running of clinics and patient pathways by maintaining a proactive and flexible approach.

Assist with stock management, equipment checks before use, and safe storage after use.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge, core competencies, and continue to develop skills in line with service requirements.

Adhere to good record keeping in line with corporate policies and procedures.

Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement.

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).

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