Job summary
At InHealth, our people make a real difference every day. As we continue to grow, were looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our Endoscopy team at our Braintree site. You'll support patients through their care journey in a role that values compassion, dignity and teamwork.
Main duties of the job
- Welcome and support patients, ensuring privacy, dignity and a positive experience throughout their visit
- Act as a patient advocate and communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team
- Deliver patient care in line with care plans under the guidance of the Senior Nurse Prepare, clean and monitor equipment, reporting any issues to senior staff
- Accurately record and share relevant patient observations and information
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.
Details
- Date posted: 25 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £25,000 to £25,500 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 5913
- Job locations: Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | 4 days per week
Shifts run between 8am-6pm, with flexibility required Monday to Sunday. Rotas are planned on a fair and flexible basis.
At InHealth, our people make a real difference every day. As we continue to grow, were looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our Endoscopy team at our Braintree site. You'll support patients through their care journey in a role that values compassion, dignity and teamwork.
What you'll be doing
- Welcome and support patients, ensuring privacy, dignity and a positive experience throughout their visit
- Act as a patient advocate and communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team
- Deliver patient care in line with care plans under the guidance of the Senior Nurse
- Prepare, clean and monitor equipment, reporting any issues to senior staff
- Accurately record and share relevant patient observations and information
What were looking for
- A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- Understanding of health and safety and infection control standards
- Flexibility to work varied shifts to meet service needs
- Strong time management, organisation and communication skills
- Commitment to learning, development and maintaining required competencies
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker with InHealth Group in Newquay, South West, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,000 to £25,500 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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