Healthcare Assistant

Job summary 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. 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 a Healthcare Assistant to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Decontamination Assistant to join the team. As an Decontamination Assistant 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 About us 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). Details Date posted 07 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £2,578,450 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number CHE1241117 Job locations 105-109 Montague Street Worthing BN11 3BP United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 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 Job description Job responsibilities 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